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Review
. 2020 Dec;34(4):709-722.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2020.08.002. Epub 2020 Sep 30.

Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in the Community: An Update

David van Duin  1 , David L Paterson  2
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Review

Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in the Community: An Update

David van Duin et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

Multidrug-resistant bacteria are among the most important current threats to public health. Typically, they are associated with nosocomial infections. However, some have become prevalent causes of community-acquired infections, such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Shigella, Salmonella, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. The community spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria is also a crucial development. An important global threat on the horizon is represented by production of carbapenemases by community-acquired hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae. Such strains have already been found in Asia, Europe, and North America. Prevention of further community spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria is of the utmost importance, and will require a multidisciplinary approach involving all stakeholders.

Keywords: Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae; Gonococcus; K pneumoniae; MRSA.

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