Continuous Evolution: Perspective on the Epidemiology of Carbapenemase Resistance Among Enterobacterales and Other Gram-Negative Bacteria

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Journal Infect Dis Ther

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2021 Jan 25

PMID 33492641

Citations 75

Authors

Glen T Hansen

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Abstract

The global emergence of carbapenemase-producing bacteria capable of hydrolyzing the once effective carbapenem antibiotics is considered a contemporary public health concern. Carbapenemase enzymes, once constrained to isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae, are now routinely reported in different bacteria within the Enterobacterales order of bacteria, creating the acronym CRE which now defines Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales. CRE harboring different types of enzymes, including the most prevalent types KPC, VIM, IMP, NDM, and OXA-48, are now routinely reported and more importantly, are now frequently present in many infections world-wide. Defining and updating the contemporary epidemiology of both the US and global burden of carbapenem-resistant infections is now more important than ever. This review describes the global distribution and continued evolution of carbapenemases which continue to spread at alarming rates. Informed understanding of the current epidemiology of CRE, coupled with advances in antibiotic options, and the use rapid diagnostics offers the potential for rapid identification and management of carbapenem-resistant infections.

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