Article
Genomically Informed Surveillance for Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in a Health Care System.
mBio - 28 Jul 2015
Pecora Nicole D, Li Ning, Allard Marc, Li Cong, Albano Esperanza, Delaney Mary, Dubois Andrea, Onderdonk Andrew B, Bry Lynn
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are an urgent public health concern. Rapid identification of the resistance genes, their mobilization capacity, and strains carrying them is essential to direct hospital resources to prevent spread and improve patient outcomes. Whole-genome sequencing allows refined tracking of both chromosomal traits and associated mobile genetic elements that harbor...
Topics
- Bacterial Proteins
- Boston
- Carbapenems
- DNA, Bacterial
- Enterobacter cloacae
- Enterobacteriaceae Infections
- Epidemiological Monitoring
- Genes, Bacterial
- Genetic Variation
- Genome, Bacterial
