Outcomes of an enhanced surveillance program for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Journal Article

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Authors: Fitzpatrick, M; Zembower, T; Malczynski, M; Qi, C; Bolon, MK
Article Title: Outcomes of an enhanced surveillance program for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.
Abstract: Optimal surveillance strategies for identifying patients colonized with and at risk for transmitting carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are urgently needed. We instituted an enhanced surveillance program for CRE that identified unrecognized CRE-colonized patients but failed to identify possible CRE transmissions. We also identified risk factors associated with transmitting CRE.
Journal Title: Infection control and hospital epidemiology
ISSN: 1559-6834; 0899-823X
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2014