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Epidemiological Update - Carbapenemases of type New Delhi Metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) (7 March 2014)

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In light of the spread of microorganisms with the New Delhi Metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) resistance mechanism, both across bacterial species and across geographic boundaries, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) emphasizes the importance of strengthening established surveillance and control strategies to prevent further spread of this resistance mechanism.