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Carbapenem and colistin-resistant <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> co-producing NDM-5 and OXA-48 in a teaching hospital from Tunisia

Nadia Jaidane
L. Tilouche
Bogdan I. Iorga
Saoussen Oueslati
Abdelhalim Trabelsi
Rémy A. Bonnin
Imene Mehidi
Y. Ben Lamine
Wejdène Mansour
Nahed Al Laham
Ali Lazzem
Walid Naija
Amal Berriri
Laurent Dortet
Thierry Naas

2026Open accessUniversity of Sousse

Abstract

Here we report double carbapenemase producing and colistin-resistant <i>Kp</i>s with limited therapeutic options. Major efforts are needed in infection control and availability of novel molecules in Tunisia to restore safe conditions in hospitals.

Research topics

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
Antimicrobial agents and applications

Sustainable Development Goals

1No Poverty

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DOI: 10.1093/jacamr/dlag043

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