Risk factors for carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infection relative to two types of control patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsEighteen factors may increase the risk of carbapenem resistance inK. pneumoniae infection; eight factors may be associated with bothK. pneumoniae infections in general and CRKP in particular. The eight shared factors are likely to be ‘true’ risk factors for CRKP infection. Evaluation of risk factors in different situations may be helpful for empirical treatment and prevention of CRKP infections.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research