We report on a mother-to-child transmission of KPC carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae at birth followed by subsequent cases in the neonatal intensive care unit. Molecular analysis of isolates showed production of KPC-3 enzyme. The only potential risk factor identified for the mother was previous activity as a caregiver. Present findings suggest consideration of proactive surveillance in pregnant women with risk factors for colonization.
Bonfanti, P., Bellu, R., Principe, L., Caramma, I., Condo, M., Giani, T., et al. (2017). Mother-to-child transmission of KPC carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae at birth. THE PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL, 36(2), 228-229 [10.1097/INF.0000000000001403].
Mother-to-child transmission of KPC carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae at birth
Bonfanti P.
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2017
Abstract
We report on a mother-to-child transmission of KPC carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae at birth followed by subsequent cases in the neonatal intensive care unit. Molecular analysis of isolates showed production of KPC-3 enzyme. The only potential risk factor identified for the mother was previous activity as a caregiver. Present findings suggest consideration of proactive surveillance in pregnant women with risk factors for colonization.
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