Abstract
A novel biochemical technique, the Carba NP test, has been evaluated to detect carbapenemase production in Pseudomonas spp. This test was specific (100%), sensitive (94.4%), and rapid (<2 h). This cost-effective test, which could be implemented in any microbiology laboratory, offers a reliable technique for identification of carbapenemase-producing Pseudomonas spp.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
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Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
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Humans
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Pseudomonas / enzymology*
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Pseudomonas / isolation & purification*
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Pseudomonas Infections / diagnosis*
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Pseudomonas Infections / microbiology*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Time Factors
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beta-Lactamases / metabolism*
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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beta-Lactamases
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carbapenemase