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Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Large Public Acute-Care Healthcare System, New York, New York, USA, 2016–2022
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10 2023
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Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 2023; 29(10):1973-1978
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Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description:Controlling the spread of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales is a global priority. Using National Healthcare Safety Network data, we characterized the changing epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) in a large public health system in New York, New York, USA. During 2016-2020, CRKP cases declined; however, during 2021-June 2022, a notable increase occurred. Of 509 cases, 262 (51%) were considered community-onset, including 149 in patients who were living at home. Of 182 isolates with proven or presumptive (ceftazidime/avibactam susceptible) enzymes, 143 were serine carbapenemases; most confirmed cases were K. pneumoniae carbapenemase. The remaining 39 cases were proven or presumptive metallo-β-lactamases; all confirmed cases were New Delhi metallo-β-lactamases. After 2020, a marked increase occurred in the percentage of isolates possessing metallo-β-lactamases. Most patients with metallo-β-lactamases originated from long-term care facilities. An aggressive and universal program involving surveillance and isolation will be needed to control the spread of CRKP in the city of New York.
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Pubmed ID:37735742
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC10521592
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