Assessing the role of inter-facility patient transfer in the spread of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae: the case of France between 2012 and 2015

Nekkab, Narimane; Crépey, Pascal; Astagneau, Pascal; Opatowski, Lulla; Temime, Laura

doi:10.1038/s41598-020-71212-6

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Assessing the role of inter-facility patient transfer in the spread of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae: the case of France between 2012 and 2015

Published in Scientific Reports • Sep 10, 2020

Authors:

Narimane Nekkab

Pascal Crépey

Pascal Astagneau

Abstract

The spread of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) in healthcare settings is a major public health threat that has been associated with cross-border and local patient transfers between healthcare facilities. Since the impact of transfers on spread may vary, our study aimed to assess the ...

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Transmission (telecommunications)

Healthcare system

Infection control

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