Active surveillance of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales using genomic sequencing for hospital-based infection control interventions.

Andie S LeeLeanne DolanFrances JenkinsBernadette CrawfordSebastiaan J Van Hal

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2023)

WGS has transitioned from an emerging technology to an integral part of local CPE control strategies. Our results show the value of embedding this technology in routine surveillance, with timely reports generated in clinically relevant timeframes to inform and optimize local control measures for greatest impact.

Keyphrases

physical activity
emergency department
copy number
acinetobacter baumannii
dna methylation
pseudomonas aeruginosa