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Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Europe: A survey among national experts from 39 countries, February 2013

  • C. Glasner
  • , B. Albiger
  • , G. Buist
  • , A. Tambić Andrašević
  • , R. Canton
  • , Yehuda Carmeli
  • , A. W. Friedrich
  • , C. G. Giske
  • , Youri Glupczynski
  • , M. Gniadkowski
  • , D. M. Livermore
  • , P. Nordmann
  • , L. Poirel
  • , G. M. Rossolini
  • , H. Seifert
  • , Alkis Vatopoulos
  • , T. Walsh
  • , Neil Woodford
  • , T. Donker
  • , D. L. Monnet
  • H. Grundmann, Andi Koraqi, Petra Apfalter, Tatjana Marković, Tanya Strateva, Despo Pieridou-Bagatzouni, Jaroslav Hrabak, Anette M. Hammerum, Bruno Coignard, Martin Kaase, Ákos Tóth, Hordur Hardarson, Teck Wee Boo, Annalisa Pantosti, Lul Raka, Arta Balode, Jolanta Miciuleviciene, Monique Perrin-Weniger, Nina Nestorova, Gordana Mijović, Henk Bijlmer, Ørjan Samuelsen, Dorota Zabicka, Manuela Caniça, Ana Kaftandzieva, Maria Damian, Camilla Wiuff, Zora Jelesić, Milan Nikš, Mateja Pirš, Jesùs Oteo, Andrea Endimiani, Deniz Gür
  • University of Groningen
  • European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
  • University Hospital of Infectious Diseases
  • Ramón y Cajal Health Research Institute
  • CSIC
  • Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
  • Karolinska Institutet
  • Public Health Agency of Sweden
  • Université catholique de Louvain
  • National Medicines Institute, Warsaw
  • University of East Anglia
  • Cardiff University
  • Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, Université Paris XI
  • University of Fribourg
  • University of Siena
  • University of Cologne
  • National School of Public Health
  • UK Health Security Agency

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Abstract

The spread of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) is a threat to healthcare delivery, although its extent differs substantially from country to country. In February 2013, national experts from 39 European countries were invited to self-assess the current epidemiological situation of CPE in their country. Information about national management of CPE was also reported. The results highlight the urgent need for a coordinated European effort on early diagnosis, active surveillance, and guidance on infection control measures.

Original languageEnglish
JournalEurosurveillance
Volume18
Issue number28
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes

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