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Study On Optimizing Molecular Testing on Antimicrobial Resistance (IMP gene) - LATAM
2025-07-30
Guided by whole-genome sequencing, it was possible to extend the molecular detection of IMP alleles circulating in Latin America using a tailored qPCR to overcome IMP gene drop-out and false-negative results in an automated qPCR. This is a collaboration between UCR and clinical laboratories.
Costa Rica 2025 Brucellosis International Research Conference
2025-07-29
The Brucellosis International Research Conference and the 77th Annual Brucellosis Research Conference, will take place from November 4th to 7th, 2025, in San José, Costa Rica, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel San José La Sabana.
New study on Enterobacter spp carrying blaIMI-4 carbapenemase in Costa Rica
2025-07-29
INCIENSA and CCSS reported the first identification and whole-genome characterization of human-associated Enterobacter spp carrying blaIMI-4 carbapenemase in Costa Rica