Emerging Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates Carrying blaIMP Among Burn Patients in Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

The results of this study show that the rate of <i>P. aeruginosa</i>-caused burn wound infections was very high, and many of the isolates were resistant to three or more classes of antimicrobials. Such extensive resistance to antimicrobial classes is important because few treatment options remain for patients with burn wound infections. <i>bla</i>_<i>IMP</i> -producing <i>P. aeruginosa</i> isolates are a rising threat in burn-care units, and should be controlled by conducting infection-control assessments.