Frequency of IMP-1 and VIM Genes among Metallo-beta-Lactamase Producing Acinetobacter spp. Isolated from Health Care Associated Infections inNortheast of Iran
Abstract
Background: The emergence and rapid spread of metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) producing Acinetobacter spp. are of great concern worldwide due to limited treatment options. Epidemiologic studies of the causing genes are important for prevention.
Methods: In this study, 70 imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter strains were isolated from health care associated infections. These isolates were screened for detection of metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) using inhibitor potentiated disk diffusion tests with thylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). PCR was designed for detection of bla vim and bla imp-1 using specific primers.
Results: Among these 70 strains, 50 strains appeared to produce metallo-beta-lactamase. Three isolates were detected by PCR to carry metallo-beta-lactamase gene bla vim, but bla imp-1 gene was not detected.
Conclusion: These findings suggest that in our area other genetic elements are responsible for resistance against metallo-beta-lactams.
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