Trevett A J, SenGupta S K
Department of Clinical Sciences and Pathology, University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby.
P N G Med J. 1992 Sep;35(3):202-4.
The occurrence of antibiotic resistance in nosocomial infections is a common problem. This case details a fatality associated with Klebsiella infection acquired as a hospital inpatient. The transfer of gentamicin resistance between gram-negative bacteria could present a considerable problem in Papua New Guinean hospitals.