Article
Clinical Epidemiology of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Community Hospitals
1 Sept 2013
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The occurrence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) has been increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Despite that increase, there are limited data identifying risk factors. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate risk factors associated with the acquisition of CRE among hospitalized patients. METHODS: We performed a retrospective case-case-control study in 4 community hospitals from June 2007 through...
