Clinical significance and burden of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) colonization acquisition in hospitalized patients

ConclusionsCRE colonization may not be independently associated with mortality but with higher risk of clinical infections and longer hospital stays. Infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship are of utmost importance to prevent acquisition and infections in colonized patients.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research