Evaluating serial screening cultures to detect carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae following hospital admission

ConclusionThree serial screens were not useful for the detection of CPE carriage on admission. The increase in the carriage rate of other Gram-negative bacteria may be explained by ‘unmasking’ of pre-existing carriage, or acquisition. This argues for regular screening of long-stay patients.

Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - July 10, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research