Extensively-drug-resistant bacteria carriers among overseas travellers: one-third had not been hospitalized previously
Since the 2000s, the spread of extensively-drug-resistant bacteria (XDRB) has been a worldwide phenomenon that represents an important public health issue. Several studies have suggested a higher risk of infection in previously colonized patients [1,2], and a higher risk of morbidity and mortality [3,4], usually related to few antibiotic resources.
Source: International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Lou Macaux, Oulimata Ndoye, Hugues Cordel, Typhaine Billard Pomares, Delphine Seytre, Olivier Bouchaud, Yves Cohen, Jean-Ralph Zahar, Etienne Carbonnelle Source Type: research