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Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae: Epidemiology and Prevention

Gupta, N., Limbago, B. M., Patel, J. B., Kallen, A. J.·2011·Clinical Infectious Diseases

Abstract

Over the past 10 years, dissemination of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) has led to an increase in the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in the United States. Infections caused by CRE have limited treatment options and have been associated with high mortality rates. In the previous year, other carbapenemase subtypes, including New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase, have been identified among Enterobacteriaceae in the United States. Like KPC, these enzymes are frequently found on mobile genetic elements and have the potential to spread widely. As a result, preventing both CRE transmission and CRE infections have become important public health objectives. This review describes the current epidemiology of CRE in the United States and highlights important prevention strategies.

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Authors
Gupta, N., Limbago, B. M., Patel, J. B., & Kallen, A. J.
Affiliations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
Venue
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Published
2011-06-07
Volume
53
Issue
1
Pages
60-67
ISSN
  • 1058-4838 (ISSN-L)
  • 1537-6591
OpenAlex
W2113898837
Cited by
1,033
References
48
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FWCI
4.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical Infectious Diseases (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Kimberly-Clark
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Medicine › Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology › Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Endocrinology › Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research
Keywords
carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, KPC, New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase, mobile genetic elements, infection control, antimicrobial resistance, United States
MeSH terms
Bacterial Proteins, beta-Lactamases, Enterobacteriaceae, Enterobacteriaceae Infections, Humans, Carbapenems, Drug Resistance, Bacterial

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