Abstract
A real-time PCR assay was developed targeting the bla(KPC) responsible for Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-mediated carbapenem resistance and was validated for testing colonies or enrichment broth cultures. The assay accurately detects KPC-containing strains with high analytical specificity and sensitivity.
Publication types
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Research Support, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Validation Study
MeSH terms
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Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
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DNA Primers / genetics
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Humans
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Klebsiella Infections / microbiology*
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Klebsiella pneumoniae / enzymology*
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Klebsiella pneumoniae / isolation & purification
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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beta-Lactamases / analysis*
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beta-Lactamases / genetics
Substances
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DNA Primers
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beta-Lactamases