title: Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae in Belgian nursing homes: myth or real danger?
abstract: Prevalence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) is increasing both in hospitals and in the community. In this point prevalence study, rectal CPE colonization was investigated among 150 nursing home residents. No CPE were detected. Epidemiological data directly linked with CPE colonization in community and nursing home settings are currently lacking. Further research will show whether the preventive measures taken, including a strong focus on standard precautions, a dedicated isolation policy, and antibiotic restriction will retain CPE to invade nursing homes.
authors.forename: V S M
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Saegeman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ntoumpanaki
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Niclaes
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schuermans
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001426:Bacterial Proteins / Q000378:metabolism*; D001530:Belgium; D015780:Carbapenems / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004755:Enterobacteriaceae / Q000187:drug effects / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D062665:Epidemiological Monitoring; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009735:Nursing Homes; D001618:beta-Lactamases / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D015780:Carbapenems; D001618:beta-Lactamases; C063912:carbapenemase
keywords: Carbapenemase,; Enterobacteriaceae,; Nursing home; Screening methods,