National multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB) surveillance in France through the RAISIN network: a 9 year experience

Conclusion
These results demonstrate the positive impact of the national ICP on MRSA rates. In contrast, ESBLE incidence, especially ESBL-producing E. coli, is increasing dramatically and represents a serious threat for hospitals and for the community that deserves specific control actions.

Source: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - March 11, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: Carbonne, A., Arnaud, I., Maugat, S., Marty, N., Dumartin, C., Bertrand, X., Bajolet, O., Savey, A., Fosse, T., Eveillard, M., Senechal, H., Coignard, B., Astagneau, P., Jarlier, V., on behalf of the MDRB Surveillance National Steering Group (BMR-Raisin) Tags: Original research Source Type: research