VIM-1 Metallo-β-lactamase in Acinetobacter baumannii

Abstract

In 2004 and 2005, 5 metallo-β-lactamase (MBL)-positive Acinetobacter baumannii isolates were found in 2 Greek hospitals. Isolates were unrelated and carried blaVIM-1 in a class 1 integron; blaOXA-51- and blaOXA-58-like carbapenemase genes were also detected. VIM-1 MBL in Acinetobacter spp. causes concern, given the increasing resistance of this species.

Keywords

• Acinetobacter baumannii
• VIM-1
• OXA-51
• OXA-58
• carbapenemase
• imipenem