The Prevalence of Carbapenemase-Producing Microorganisms and Use of Novel Cephalosporins for the Treatment of Severe Infections Caused by Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

• Main Authors: Costanza Tripiciano (Author), Lorenza Romani (Author), Stefania Mercadante (Author), Laura Cursi (Author), Martina Di Giuseppe (Author), Francesca Ippolita Calo Carducci (Author), Tiziana Fragasso (Author), Luca Di Chiara (Author), Cristiana Garisto (Author), Annamaria Sisto (Author), Leonardo Vallesi (Author), Valentino Costabile (Author), Laura Lancella (Author), Paola Bernaschi (Author), Maia De Luca (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The spread of carbapenem-resistant organisms (CROs) is an increasingly serious threat globally, especially in vulnerable populations, such as intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Currently, the antibiotic options for CROs are very limited, particularly in pediatric settings. We describe a...