Abstract The Working Party makes more than 100 tabulated recommendations in
antimicrobial prescribing for the treatment of infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) …

In the past years infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria have
dramatically increased in all parts of the world. This consensus paper is based on …

Background In recent years, infections with carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae
(CPE) have been increasing globally and present a major public health challenge. Aim To …

Implementation of environmental cleaning and disinfection has been shown to reduce the
incidences of healthcare-associated infections. The effect of an enhanced strategy for …

Background Infections by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) have been
continuously growing and pose challenge to health institution globally. Carbapenem …

Objective To perform an economic evaluation on the cost associated with an outbreak of
carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). Methods We performed an …

Abstract Background Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) are emerging
pathogens that represent a major public health threat. In the University Hospital of Brussels …

Abstract Background Carbapenem resistance in Gram-negative bacteria is increasing in
many countries and use of carbapenems and antibiotics to which resistance is linked should …

Klebsiella pneumoniae remains a major pathogen responsible for localized infections such
as cystitis and pneumonia, and disseminated infections that may result in severe sepsis and …

Background Risks for subsequent multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDRGNB)
infection and long-term outcome after hospitalization among patients with MDRGNB …