| Literature DB >> 30269700 |
Katherine E Goodman1, Patricia J Simner2, Eili Y Klein1, Abida Q Kazmi2, Avinash Gadala3, Clare Rock3, Pranita D Tamma4, Sara E Cosgrove3, Lisa L Maragakis3, Aaron M Milstone1.
Abstract
Using samples collected for VRE surveillance, we evaluated unit admission prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) perirectal colonization and whether CRE carriers (unknown to staff) were on contact precautions for other indications. CRE colonization at unit admission was infrequent (3.9%). Most CRE carriers were not on contact precautions, representing a reservoir for healthcare-associated CRE transmission.Entities:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30269700 PMCID: PMC6289682 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2018.236
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ISSN: 0899-823X Impact factor: 3.254