Emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase–Producing K. pneumoniae with Penicillin-Binding Protein 3 Insertions, Taiwan, 2021

Emerging infectious diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tengfei Long, Arianne Lovey, Lillie Sanborn, Yanan Zhao, Zackery P. Bulman, Yi-Tsung Lin, Liang Chen
DOI: 10.3201/eid3206.260478
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

and other β-lactamases, contributes to reduced susceptibility. Those findings demonstrate the emergence of a PBP3 insertion in a high-risk K. pneumoniae clone, underscoring the expansion of this resistance mechanism and the critical need for genomic surveillance and novel therapeutics to identify and treat such infections.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerging infectious diseases
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Volume
32
Issue
6
Pages
851–857
Publication date
8 May 2026
Language
EN