The relative importance of large problems far away versus small problems closer to home: insights into limiting the spread of antimicrobial resistance in England

The relative importance of large problems far away versus small problems closer to home: insights into limiting the spread of antimicrobial resistance in England

Abstract Background To combat the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), hospitals are advised to screen high-risk patients for carriage of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on admission. This often includes patients previously admitted to hospitals with a high AMR prevalence. However, the ability of...

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Main Authors: Tjibbe Donker, Katherine L. Henderson, Katie L. Hopkins, Andrew R. Dodgson, Stephanie Thomas, Derrick W. Crook, Tim E. A. Peto, Alan P. Johnson, Neil Woodford, A. Sarah Walker, Julie V. Robotham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Antimicrobial resistance
Infection prevention and control
Regional coordination
Screening strategies
Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae
Hospital network
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-017-0844-2

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