Carbapenemase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria in Andalusia, Spain, 2014–2018

Abstract

The emergence and spread of carbapenemase-producing gram-negative bacteria is a major public health concern. We used data collected from microbiology laboratories as part of the PIRASOA program during 2014–2018 to study the epidemiology of carbapenemase-producing bacteria in Andalusia, Spain. Our findings highlight the importance of ongoing surveillance and epidemiologic studies for these bacteria.

Keywords

• Acinetobacter baumannii
• AMR
• antimicrobial resistance
• bacteria
• carbapenemases
• Citrobacter freundii