Detection of carbapenemase genes OXA-48, VIM, IMP, KPC and NDM in carbapenemase-producing klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from blood cultures of hospitalized patients in Istanbul, Turkey

摘要

Background: Carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (CPK) isolates have emerged as major causes of health care-associated infections worldwide. The present study was conducted to investigate the most prevalent carbapenemase genes; blaOXA-48, blaVIM, blaIMP, blaNDM and blaKPC in CPK isolates from blood culture of hospitalized patients at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School hospital.