Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae epidemiology in Veterans' Affairs medical centers varies by facility characteristics

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul;42(7):885-889. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1323. Epub 2020 Dec 11.

Abstract

This is an epidemiological study of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in Veterans' Affairs medical centers (VAMCs). In 2017, almost 75% of VAMCs had at least 1 CRE case. We observed substantial geographic variability, with more cases in urban, complex facilities. This supports the benefit of tailoring infection control strategies to facility characteristics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections* / drug therapy
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections* / epidemiology
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Infection Control
  • Veterans*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents