Limiting and controlling carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae

Lisa Saidel-Odes; Abraham Borer

doi:10.2147/IDR.S44358

Limiting and controlling carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae

Lisa Saidel-Odes, Abraham Borer

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Abstract

Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) is resistant to almost all antimicrobial agents, is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, and poses a serious threat to public health. The ongoing worldwide spread of this pathogen emphasizes the need for immediate intervention. This article reviews the global spread and risk factors for CRKP colonization/infection, and provides an overview of the strategy to combat CRKP dissemination.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	9-14
Number of pages	6
Journal	Infection and Drug Resistance
Volume	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S44358
State	Published - 10 Dec 2013

Keywords

Active surveillance
Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Cohort
Infection control
Rectal cultures

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Pharmacology
Infectious Diseases
Pharmacology (medical)

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