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CPE (Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae)

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WC85-2234
Language
English
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Infection Prevention and Control

This pamphlet explains what CPE is, how it is spread, screening for CPE, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading CPE.

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-2344
Entérobactéries productrices de carbapénémase (EPC)

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