Multiple broad-spectrum Beta-lactamase targets for comprehensive surveillance

J Clin Microbiol. 2013 Oct;51(10):3423-5. doi: 10.1128/JCM.01488-13. Epub 2013 Aug 7.

Abstract

Real-time PCR testing for blaKPC, blaNDM, blaVIM, blaIMP, and blaCTX-M was performed on rectal swabs obtained from residents of two long-term acute-care facilities. While blaKPC was detected in 69/102 swabs (67.6%), testing for four other targets increased the positivity rate for a broad-spectrum β-lactamase to 73.5% (McNemar's P = 0.03).

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal / microbiology*
  • Bacteria / enzymology*
  • Bacteria / genetics
  • Epidemiological Monitoring
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Prevalence
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • beta-Lactamases / genetics*

Substances

  • beta-Lactamases