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Pediatric Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Los Angeles, California, a High-prevalence Region in the United States

Authors :
Pannaraj, Pia S.
Bard, Jennifer Dien
Cerini, Chiara
Weissman, Scott J.
Source :
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal; January 2015, Vol. 34 Issue: 1 p11-16, 6p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are on the rise worldwide but are not well described in pediatric populations. This study characterizes the clinical, phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of CRE infections at a free-standing US children’s hospital.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08913668 and 15320987
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48939281
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000000471