The rapid detection of KPC-producing K. pneumoniae and vigorous implementation of infection control measures were necessary to successfully control the outbreak.
A. (2013) Point prevalence survey on antibiotic use in a CroatianThe results of an individual PPS provided reliable and representative data for the hospital.Point-prevalence surveys proved to be a valuable method for detecting targets for antibiotic prescribing improvement and they clearly showed that our local hospital guidelines offered too many choices of antibiotic treatment for each clinical indication and needed revision.
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