Mother-To-Child Transmission of KPC Carbapenemase-Producing Klebsiella Pneumoniae at Birth. Issue 2 (February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bonfanti, Paolo; Bellù, Roberto; Principe, Luigi; Caramma, Ilaria; Condò, Manuela; Giani, Tommaso; Rossolini, Gian Maria; Luzzaro, Francesco
• Is Part Of: Pediatric infectious disease journal. Volume 36:Issue 2(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-02
• Subjects: extremely low birth weight -- carbapenemases -- surveillance -- newborns -- intensive care unit; Communicable diseases in children -- Periodicals; Infection in children -- Periodicals; 618.929
• DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001403
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-3668

Abstract

Abstract : We report on a mother-to-child transmission of KPC carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae at birth followed by subsequent cases in the neonatal intensive care unit. Molecular analysis of isolates showed production of KPC-3 enzyme. The only potential risk factor identified for the mother was previous activity as a caregiver. Present findings suggest consideration of proactive surveillance in pregnant women with risk factors for colonization. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text.