Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae

Resources for the Public

• CRE Brochure for Patients   

• About Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)(Minnesota Department of Health) 

   

Resources for Health Care Professionals

• CRE Brochure for Healthcare Workers     

• Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Health Care Settings (CDC)

• Guidance for Control of Infections with Carbapenem-Resistant or Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Acute Care Facilities (CDC)

Resources for Public Health Professionals

• Public Health update of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) producing metallo-beta-lactamases (NDM, VIM, IMP) in the U.S. reported to CDC (CDC)

• Laboratory Protocol for Detection of Carbapenem-Resistant or Carbapenemase-Producing, Klebsiella spp. and E. coli from Rectal Swabs (CDC)  

• Modified Hodge Test for Carbapenemase Detection in Enterobacteriaceae (CDC)