Learn how two states work to protect patients from the threat of "nightmare bacteria," carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent this bulletin at 03/12/2013 02:20 PM EDTCDC has tracked one type of CRE from a single healthcare facility in 2001 to health-care facilities in at least 42 states. In some places, these bacteria are now encountered routinely and pose a challenge to clinicians. CDC recommends that states and healthcare facilities understand the prevalence of CRE in their region and be proactive in CRE prevention efforts. Even areas not yet affected by CRE can take proactive measures.
- Read how Colorado’s statewide surveillance for CRE directs prevention efforts
- Learn how Oregon created a statewide network to limit the spread of CRE
To read CDC’s Vital Signs report about CRE and to learn what patients, clinicians, facilities and state health departments can do to prevent the spread of CRE, go to CDC’s CRE website.
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