Episode 9- Carbapenem-resistant but cephalosporin-sensitive pseudomonas

This week, we discuss a strange and rare pseudomonas phenotype. Find out why these strains are resistant to carbapenems but usually not other antibiotics and the significance of these strains. Search "ER-Rx" on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and YouTube. Also, check out our Instagram page: errxpodcast ! 

References:

Gajdacas M. Carbapenem-resistant but cephalosporin-susceptible pseudomonas aeruginosa in urinary tract infections: opportunity for colistin sparing. Antibiotics. 2020; 9(4): 153.

Li S, Jia X, Li C, et al. carbapenem-resistant but cephalosporin-susceptible pseudomonas aeruginosa; a notable phenotype in patients with bacteremia. Infect Drug Resist. 2018; 11: 1225-1335

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