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Successful containment of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae by strict contact precautions without active surveillance.
American journal of infection control - 1 Dec 2014
Kim Nak-Hyun, Han Woong-Dae, Song Kyoung-Ho, Seo Hye-Kyung, Shin Myoung-jin, Kim Taek Soo, Park Kyoung Un, Ahn Soyeon, Yoo Jung Sik, Kim Eu Suk, Kim Hong Bin
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BACKGROUND: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are a growing problem worldwide. Guidelines focus on carbapenemase-producing organisms, and little is known about whether strict adherence to infection control measures is effective for CRE without carbapenemase. During 2009, CRE increased markedly in a tertiary hospital, and enhanced infection control measures without active surveillance were adopted....
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