Via the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection: CHP confirms case of NDM-1 Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Excerpt:
The Public Health Laboratory Services Branch (PHLSB) of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health confirmed a case of New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in a 26-year-old woman.
The woman was hospitalized for injury in a traffic accident during her stay in Cambodia from October to December 2012. She was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital on January 10, 2013 for further management. Her current condition is stable.
The patient's rectal swab grew NDM-1 Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae, as confirmed by the PHLSB.
Investigations by the CHP are underway.
This is the 19th detected case of NDM Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Hong Kong.
