Transmission of novel Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli sequence type 1193 among residents and caregivers in a community-based, residential care setting-Nevada, 2018

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov;41(11):1341-1343. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.279. Epub 2020 Jun 29.

Abstract

We describe transmission of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli sequence type (ST) 1193 in a group home. E. coli ST1193 is an emerging multidrug-resistant clone not previously shown to carry carbapenemases in the United States. Our investigation illustrates the potential of residential group homes to amplify rare combinations of pathogens and resistance mechanisms.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacterial Proteins*
  • Caregivers
  • Escherichia coli
  • Escherichia coli Infections
  • Humans
  • Klebsiella Infections* / genetics
  • Klebsiella Infections* / transmission
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae* / genetics
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Nevada
  • beta-Lactamases*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacterial Proteins
  • beta-Lactamases
  • carbapenemase