Active surveillance for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae using stool specimens submitted for testing for Clostridium difficile

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology : the Official Journal of the Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of America
David B BanachDavid Calfee

Abstract

Active surveillance to identify asymptomatic carriers of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is a recommended strategy for CRE control in healthcare facilities. Active surveillance using stool specimens tested for Clostridium difficile is a relatively low-cost strategy to detect CRE carriers. Further evaluation of this and other risk factor-based active surveillance strategies is warranted.

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Nov 1, 2008·Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology : the Official Journal of the Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of America·Gopi PatelDavid P Calfee
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