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Journal of Clinical Microbiology, January 1998, p. 266-268, Vol. 36, No. 1
Department of Bacteriology,
Received 8 May 1997/Returned for modification 3 September
1997/Accepted 2 October 1997
The sporadic emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae strains
resistant to cefepime and cefpirome was observed in Greek hospitals during 1996. Examination of six epidemiologically distinct strains and
clones selected in vitro provided indications that resistance is due to
the cooperation of decreased outer membrane permeability and hydrolysis
of the cephalosporins by SHV-5
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Sporadic Emergence of Klebsiella
pneumoniae Strains Resistant to Cefepime and Cefpirome in
Greek Hospitals
-lactamase, which was produced in
large amounts.
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Corresponding author. Mailing address: Department of
Bacteriology, Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Vass. Sofias 127, Athens 11521, Greece. Phone: 0031-1-6462281. Fax: 0031-1-6423498. E-mail: LSTBACT{at}HOTMAIL.COM.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, January 1998, p. 266-268, Vol. 36, No. 1
0095-1137/98/$04.00+0
Copyright © 1998, American Society for Microbiology. All rights reserved.
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