Epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> in healthcare-associatedinfections – a retrospective study from Taiwan

The incidence of CRKP-related HAIs demonstrated an upward trend over the study period. These findings suggest that patients with cardiovascular disease, or those requiring urinary or haemodialysis catheters, should avoid unnecessary invasive procedures. Enhanced monitoring and control of CRKP strains are imperative for preventing the emergence and spread of multi-drug-resistant and hypervirulent variants.