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Examples of the most frequently encountered carbapenemases [67]
| Acronym | Name or type | First isolated |
|---|---|---|
| KPC | Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase | 1996 |
| VIM | Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase | 1997 |
| OXA-48 | OXA-type carbapenemase | 2001 |
| NDM | New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase | 2008 |
