Risk factors for Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales infections: A case-control study
Significant risk factors for CRE infections are underlying illnesses, urine catheterisation, intravascular devices and prolonged hospitalisation.Contribution: The complicated nature of CRE infections highlights the importance of targeted interventions to mitigate their spread and impact on public health.
Authors
- Sandeep Vasaikar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7859-1320)
- Sibongakonke Mbele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5581-8297)
Institutions
- Walter Sisulu University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Family Practice
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v67i1.6029
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.59
Funders
- South African Medical Research Council
- National Health Laboratory Service
- Medical Research Council