Rates of gastrointestinal tract colonization of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Rates of gastrointestinal tract colonization of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPAE) are globally a major medical issue, especially in intensive care units. The digestive tract is the main reservoir for these isolates; therefore, rectal swab surveillance is highly recommended. The p...

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Main Authors: B. Abdalhamid, N. Elhadi, N. Alabdulqader, K. Alsamman, R. Aljindan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-03-01
Series:New Microbes and New Infections
Subjects:
Carbapenem resistance
colonization
Enterobacteriaceae
infection control
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2052297516000160

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