High prevalence of CRE in Washington, D.C. healthcare facilities
Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 12:51
in Health & Medicine
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), a family of highly pathogenic antibiotic-resistant organisms, are endemic across Washington, D.C. healthcare facilities, with 5.2 percent of inpatients testing positive for the bacteria, according to new research.