Abstract
We report blaKPC-2–harboring carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in an emerging sequence type 307 lineage in a traveler returning from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic. Phylogenetic analyses indicate regional dissemination of this highly drug-resistant clone across the Americas, underscoring the need for adequate surveillance and infection control efforts to prevent further spread.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1583-1585 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2019 |