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ArticleJournal of clinical microbiology2015

Evaluation of Remel Spectra CRE Agar for Detection of Carbapenem-Resistant Bacteria from Rectal Swabs Obtained from Residents of a Long-Term-Care Facility.

Vincent J LaBombardi, Carl M Urban, Barry N Kreiswirth, Liang Chen, Giuliana Osorio, Joanna Kopacz, Georges Labaze, Sorana Segal-Maurer

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Article in Journal of clinical microbiology, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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8 authors.

Vincent J LaBombardiDepartment of Pathology, New York-Presbyterian Queens, New York, New York, USA vil9038@nyp.org.
Carl M UrbanThe James J. Rahal, Jr., Division of Infectious Diseases, New York-Presbyterian Queens, New York, New York, USA.
Barry N KreiswirthPHRI, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Liang ChenPHRI, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Giuliana OsorioDepartment of Pathology, New York-Presbyterian Queens, New York, New York, USA.
Joanna KopaczThe James J. Rahal, Jr., Division of Infectious Diseases, New York-Presbyterian Queens, New York, New York, USA.
Georges LabazeDivision of Geriatrics, New York-Presbyterian Queens, New York, New York, USA.
Sorana Segal-MaurerThe James J. Rahal, Jr., Division of Infectious Diseases, New York-Presbyterian Queens, New York, New York, USA.

Funding

The molecular basis of the epidemic blaKPC gene KlebsiellaR01AI090155 · NIAID · UNIV OF MED/DENT OF NJ-NJ MEDICAL SCHOOL · PI KREISWIRTH, BARRY NEAL · 2011 to 2021
$7.2M
NIAID NIH HHS R01 AI090155NIAID NIH HHS R01AI090155
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We compared the Remel Spectra CRE agar plate to CDC standard methodology for the isolation of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) from 300 rectal swab specimens obtained from patients residing in a long-term-care facility (LTCF). Multiplex PCR experiments were performed on isolates to identify specific Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemases (KPC) and additional β-lactamases. Of the 300 patients, 72 (24%) harbored CRE and were PCR positive for KPC enzymes. The Remel Spectra CRE plates detected KPC-type CRE in isolates from 70 of 72 patients (97.2%), while the CDC method detected CRE in 56 of 72 (77.8%). CRE identification results were available in 18 h compared to 36 h for the CDC method. Remel Spectra CRE agar plates can provide useful means for a fast and reliable method for detecting KPC-type CRE and for accelerated institution of appropriate infection control precautions.

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beta-Lactam ResistanceAgarAnti-Bacterial Agentsbeta-LactamasesCarbapenemsCulture MediaEnterobacteriaceaeEnterobacteriaceae InfectionsHumansLong-Term CarePolymerase Chain ReactionRectumSensitivity and SpecificityTime FactorsAgarAnti-Bacterial Agentsbeta-LactamasesCarbapenemsCulture Media

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PMID26085613
PMCPMC4540922

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