Study examines incidence of serious, highly drug-resistant group of bacteria
Monday, October 5, 2015 - 14:20
in Health & Medicine
The overall incidence in 2012-2013 was relatively low of a serious, highly drug-resistant group of bacteria (Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae that are an important cause for health-care associated infections, according to a study. Most CRE cases were associated with prior hospitalizations and discharge to long-term care settings.