A retrospective study on molecular epidemiology trends of carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae in a teaching hospital in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Kong, Zhi Xian, Karunakaran, Rina N., Jabar, Kartini Abdul, Ponnampalavanar, Sasheela, Chong, Chun Wie, Teh, Cindy Shuan Ju
• Format: Article
• Published: PeerJ Inc 2022
• Subjects: Q Science (General); T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/33342/

Background: Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) has rapidly disseminated worldwide and has become a global threat to the healthcare system due to its resistance towards ``last line'' antibiotics. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of CRE and the resistance mechanism a...