Abstract
Using samples collected for VRE surveillance, we evaluated unit admission prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) perirectal colonization and whether CRE carriers (unknown to staff) were on contact precautions for other indications. CRE colonization at unit admission was infrequent (3.9%). Most CRE carriers were not on contact precautions, representing a reservoir for healthcare-associated CRE transmission.
Publication types
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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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Baltimore
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Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae / isolation & purification*
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Carrier State / epidemiology*
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Carrier State / microbiology
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / epidemiology*
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology
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Hospitalization
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Hospitals, University
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Humans
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Logistic Models
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Patient Admission
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Prevalence
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Rectum / microbiology