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ArticleInfection and drug resistance2024

Predicting Antibiotic Tolerance in hvKP and cKP Respiratory Infections Through Biofilm Formation Analysis and Its Resistance Implications.

Zhongwei Wen, Yiqiang Chen, Tangjuan Liu, Jiahui Han, Yuting Jiang, Ke Zhang

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Article in Infection and drug resistance, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Zhongwei WenDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
Yiqiang ChenDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
Tangjuan LiuDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
Jiahui HanDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
Yuting JiangDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0006-3646-1126
Ke ZhangDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
Guangxi Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Respiratory infections are a major global health concern, with Klebsiella pneumoniae standing out due to its evolving antibiotic resistance. This study compares the resistance profiles of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKP) and classical Klebsiella pneumoniae (cKP), aiming to shed light on their clinical implications. Methods: We analyzed 86 cases, comprising 42 hvKP and 44 cKP strains, using comprehensive antimicrobial susceptibility testing and clinical data evaluation to assess antibiotic tolerance and resistance mechanisms. Results: Our findings reveal distinct resistance patterns between hvKP and cKP, highlighting the role of chromosomal mutations and plasmid-mediated gene transfer in conferring antibiotic resistance. Notably, hvKP strains exhibited unique resistance trends, including the production of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and carbapenemases, differing from those of cKP. Discussion: This research underscores the importance of continuous surveillance and the development of targeted therapies against antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. It emphasizes the critical need for judicious antibiotic use and novel therapeutic approaches to combat respiratory infections caused by these increasingly resistant pathogens.

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antibiotic resistancecKPclassical Klebsiella pneumoniaehvKPhypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniaeKlebsiella pneumoniaepublic health

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PMID38650753
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