An observational study on carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) colonisation and subsequent risk of infection in an adult intensive care unit (ICU) at a tertiary care hospital in India

An observational study on carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) colonisation and subsequent risk of infection in an adult intensive care unit (ICU) at a tertiary care hospital in India

Summary: Background: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are a global health problem with a growing prevalence. India has a high prevalence of CRE. CRE infections are difficult to treat, and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Colonisation is generally a prerequisite fo...

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Main Authors: Kirtika Sharma, Vibhor Tak, Vijaya Lakshmi Nag, Pradeep Kumar Bhatia, Nikhil Kothari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Infection Prevention in Practice
Subjects:
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales
Rectal screening
Colonisation
Infection
Hospital admission
Mortality
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088923000458

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