Abstract
Rapid molecular techniques to identify resistant pathogens are revolutionizing antibiotic stewardship; however, it is important to recognize the limitations of these techniques. Herein we describe two cases of bacteremia that were both initially identified by genotypic testing as carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter spp. and subsequently identified phenotypically as carbapenem-susceptible A. radioresistens. The genotypic results prompted unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotic use and infection control concerns.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 488-489 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease |
Volume | 85 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Acinetobacter
- Bacteremia
- Carbapenemase
- Molecular diagnostics
- Rapid diagnostics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases