Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in the Community: An Update

Overview

Journal Infect Dis Clin North Am

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2020 Oct 4

PMID 33011046

Citations 61

Authors

David van Duin

David L Paterson

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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.

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