2021
DOI: 10.15446/revfacmed.v69n3.90140
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Clinical practice guideline for screening of patients at risk of colonization by carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales and the treatment of infections caused by these bacteria

Abstract: Las infecciones por Enterobacterales productores de carbapenemasas (EPC) han aumentado en los últimos años. Colombia se ha convertido en un país endémico para este grupo de microorganismos y las infecciones que causan tienen un impacto importante en términos de morbilidad y mortalidad. La identificación temprana de los portadores de EPC que ingresan como pacientes a las instituciones de salud es necesaria para implementar medidas de aislamiento y control de infecciones adecuadas que limiten la diseminación de … Show more

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“…The prevalence of CPE in Colombia varies widely, with reported rates of 1 % for Escherichia coli , 23 % for K. pneumoniae , and 60 % for Providencia rettgeri [ 7 ]. The clinical relevance of these bacteria mainly lies in the severe infections they can cause [ 8 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The prevalence of CPE in Colombia varies widely, with reported rates of 1 % for Escherichia coli , 23 % for K. pneumoniae , and 60 % for Providencia rettgeri [ 7 ]. The clinical relevance of these bacteria mainly lies in the severe infections they can cause [ 8 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%