Abstract
The ideal sampling method and benefit of qualitative versus quantitative culture for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) recovery in hospitalized patient rooms and bathrooms is unknown. Although the use of nylon-flocked swabs improved overall gram-negative organism recovery compared with cellulose sponges, they were similar for CRE recovery. Quantitative culture was inferior and unrevealing beyond the qualitative results.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
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Baltimore
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Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae / drug effects
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Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae / isolation & purification*
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Culture Media / chemistry
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
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Environmental Microbiology*
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Patients' Rooms
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Prospective Studies
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Specimen Handling / methods*
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Tertiary Care Centers