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Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Sweden 2007-2013: Experiences from seven years of systematic surveillance and mandatory reporting.
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Löfmark Sonja, Sjöström Karin, Mäkitalo Barbro, Edquist Petra, Tegmark Wisell Karin, Giske Christian G
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Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) are increasing worldwide, and are a major threat to healthcare systems. Recent European data support that many countries have interregional spread of CPE or an endemic situation. In Sweden mandatory laboratory reporting of CPE of both colonisation and infection has been practiced since 2007 and since 2012 also by treating physicians. Between 2007 and 2013, 94 cases...
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