Rapid immunochromatographic detection of carbapenemases directly from positive blood cultures in patients colonized by carbapenemase-producing bacteria.

Objective: Carbapenem resistance is increasing worldwide. Earlier detection of this resistance, combined with appropriate treatment, could improve the prognosis of bloodstream infection. This study aims to evaluate the detection of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria directly from positive blood cultures to quickly adapt antibiotic therapy before the results of antibiotic susceptibility testing are available.

Delafloxacin, an alternative treatment for levofloxacin-resistant staphylococci in osteoarticular infections: To use or not to use?

Susceptibility of delafloxacin on 199 osteoarticular levofloxacin-resistant staphylococci strains was reported in 49% and 1% using SSTI S. aureus breakpoint (0.25 mg/L) and general S.