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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1491-1493 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Infection control and hospital epidemiology |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2018 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases