Therapeutic options for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections. [PDF]
In recent years, carbapenem resistance among Enterobacteriaceae has dramatically increased and represents an important threat to global health. The optimal therapeutic management of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections has not been ...
Trecarichi EM, Tumbarello M.
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Treatment Options for Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections. [PDF]
This article provides a comprehensive review of currently available treatment options for infections due to carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE).
Morrill HJ+3 more
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Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections in Children. [PDF]
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are an emerging global public health threat. Infections due to CRE are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Few therapeutic options are available for treatment of these infections, and optimal antibiotic treatment regimens are unclear.
Chiotos K, Han JH, Tamma PD.
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Estimating the Treatment of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections in the United States Using Antibiotic Prescription Data. [PDF]
Background Polymyxins (colistin, polymyxin B) have been first-line antibiotics against carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections. New anti-CRE antibiotics (ceftazidime-avibactam, meropenem-vaborbactam, plazomicin) improve outcomes in CRE ...
Clancy CJ+3 more
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Effect and Safety of Meropenem-Vaborbactam versus Best-Available Therapy in Patients with Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections: The TANGO II Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]
IntroductionTreatment options for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections are limited and CRE infections remain associated with high clinical failure and mortality rates, particularly in vulnerable patient populations.
Wunderink RG+22 more
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Community Origins and Regional Differences Highlight Risk of Plasmid-mediated Fluoroquinolone Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections in Children. [PDF]
Background: Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are uncommonly prescribed in children, yet pediatric multidrug-resistant (MDR)-Enterobacteriaceae (Ent) infections often reveal FQ resistance (FQR).
Logan LK+12 more
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A Multi-Centered Case-Case-Control Study of Factors Associated With Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Infections in Children and Young Adults. [PDF]
Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)–producing Enterobacteriaceae (KPC-CRE) are multidrug-resistant organisms causing morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Logan LK+11 more
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Enterobacteriaceae infections in Saudi Arabia: a regression analysis [PDF]
Background: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are multidrug-resistant microorganisms. Infections caused by these microorganisms have limited treatment options, frequently leading to high mortality rates.
Reham Kaki
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Efficacy and Safety of Meropenem-Vaborbactam Versus Best Available Therapy for the Treatment of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections in Patients Without Prior Antimicrobial Failure: A Post Hoc Analysis. [PDF]
IntroductionInfections due to Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing Enterobacteriaceae are associated with increased morbidity and high mortality.
Bassetti M+4 more
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Factors associated to prevalence and treatment of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections: a seven years retrospective study in three tertiary care hospitals. [PDF]
The increasing incidence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), has resulted in a difficult problem in the current clinical anti-infective treatment. We performed a retrospective analysis of prevalence and treatment for CRE infections patients.
Pang F, Jia XQ, Zhao QG, Zhang Y.
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