While screening the rectal site and urine may be appropriate for detection of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales, respiratory samples, throat and wound swabs may increase the sensitivity of screening protocols when aiming to detect colonization with carbapenemase-producing non-fermenting bacteria. Our results support the need for tailoring screening recommendations according to the bacterial species targeted.
Keywords: Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales; Carbapenemase-producing bacteria; Carbapenemases; Non-fermenting bacteria; Screening.
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