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...
Main Authors: | Kirtika Sharma, Vibhor Tak, Vijaya Lakshmi Nag, Pradeep Kumar Bhatia, Nikhil Kothari |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | Infection Prevention in Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088923000458 |
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