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Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae: a review of treatment and outcomes [PDF]

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, 2013
The emergence of carbapenem resistance in Enterobacteriaceae is an important threat to global health. Reported outcomes of infections with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are poor. Very few options remain for the treatment of these virulent organisms.
David, van Duin, Keith S, Kaye, Elizabeth A, Neuner, Robert A, Bonomo   +3 more
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IN VITRO EFFICACY OF CICLOPIROX AGAINST CARBAPENEM RESISTANT ENTEROBACTERIACEAE

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2021
Objective: To determine the in vitro efficacy of Ciclopirox against Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae by determining its minimum inhibitory concentration by micro agar dilution method. Study Design: Quasi experimental study.
Maliha Ansari, Hassan Ikram, Nadia Saad, Aaminah Hanif, Aiza Sadia, Qazi Ikram Ullah   +5 more
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“Save Antibiotics, Save lives”: an Indian success story of infection control through persuasive diplomacy

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2012
Background Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae is a worldwide threat, with increasing prevalence in many countries. Restricted usage of higher end antibiotics, especially carbapenem is of great importance in tackling these super bugs. Purpose of this
Ghafur A, Nagvekar V, Thilakavathy S, Chandra K, Gopalakrishnan R, Vidyalakshmi PR   +5 more
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Emerging superbugs: The threat of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

AIMS Microbiology, 2020
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are gram-negative bacteria that are resistant to carbapenems, a group of antibiotics considered as the last-resource for the treatment of infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. CRE constitutes a major threat to health care systems because infections caused by these pathogens are difficult to ...
Le Thanh Dong, Helen V. Espinoza, J. Luis Espinoza   +2 more
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Resistance Pattern of Carbapenem on Enterobacteriaceae

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2018
Introduction: Gram negative bacilli are the important causes of common clinical infections. Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae are considered as important public health threat and is classified as urgent by the Centers of Disease Control and ...
Khilasa Pokharel, Bishwa Raj Dawadi, Chandra Prakash Bhatta, Satish Gupte, Beena Jha   +4 more
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Detecting Carbapenem Resistance in Enterobacteriaceae Isolates Using Carbapenem Discs and the Modified Hodge Test at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Maharashtra, India

Journal of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2023
Introduction: The emergence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) poses a significant public health concern due to its potential for increased mortality and morbidity.
Naik Shraddha Dinkarrao1*, Ghogare Harish Subhashrao2, Kulkarni Smita Sitaram1, Mulay Manjushree Vijay1   +3 more
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Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae: An update narrative review from Saudi Arabia

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2019
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is a worldwide urgent public health problem. Similar to other countries, Saudi Arabia is facing the challenge of increasingly reported cases of CRE.
Fawzia Alotaibi
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Correlations of Antibiotic Use and Carbapenem Resistance in Enterobacteriaceae [PDF]

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 2013
ABSTRACT Epidemiological studies have shown a link between carbapenem use and resistance; however, the clinical relationship between antibiotic consumption and the epidemiology of carbapenem-intermediate or -resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CIRE) remains unclear.
Milena, McLaughlin, M Renee, Advincula, Michael, Malczynski, Chao, Qi, Maureen, Bolon, Marc H, Scheetz   +5 more
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Frequency of and risk factors for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae

Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2021
Introduction. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are an urgent threat in the USA and are associated with adverse clinical and economic outcomes. Several studies have evaluated risk factors for acquiring CRE versus carbapenem-susceptible
Katie E. Barber, Jamie L. Wagner, Rachel C. Larry, Kayla R. Stover   +3 more
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Emerging Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infection, Its Epidemiology and Novel Treatment Options: A Review

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2021
Mihret Tilahun, Yeshimebet kassa, Alemu Gedefie, Melaku Ashagire Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wollo University, Dessie, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Mihret TilahunDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science ...
Tilahun M, kassa Y, Gedefie A, Ashagire M   +3 more
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