Healthcare‐associated infections due to multidrug‐resistant Gram‐negative bacteria (MDR‐
GNB) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. These evidence‐based …

Aerobic gram-negative bacilli, including the family of Enterobacteriaceae and non-lactose
fermenting bacteria such as Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter species, are major causes of …

Background. Klebsiella pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen and leading cause of
hospital-associated infections. Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly at risk …

Background. Studies about transmission rates of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)–
producing Enterobacteriaceae in hospitals and households are scarce. Methods. Eighty-two …

Background. This study evaluated the relative efficacy of strategies for the prevention of
multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) in adult intensive care units (ICUs) …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines carbapenem-resistant
Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) based upon a phenotypic demonstration of carbapenem …

Introduction: Bacteria within the family Enterobacteriaceae are important pathogens in
nosocomial and community settings. Over the past two decades, antimicrobial resistance …

Klebsiella oxytoca is primarily a health care–associated pathogen acquired from
environmental sources. During October 2006–March 2011, a total of 66 patients in a hospital …

Background. The recent emergence of carbapenem resistance among Enterobacteriaceae
is a major threat for hospitalized patients, and effective strategies are needed. Objective. To …

Background: The prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing
Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) is increasing worldwide. ESBL-E are known to colonize …