Dec 17, 2025 · People and animals can get carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) infections. CRE infections can be prevented. Enterobacterales are a group of bacteria (germs) that are a normal …

Nov 13, 2023 · Bacteria that have resistance to carbapenem antibiotics cause CRE infections. Bacteria develop antibiotic resistance for many reasons, including to co-exist in nature with other organisms.

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are a group of bacteria resistant to a class of antibiotics called carbapenems. CREs are one of the most common causes of bacterial infections in both …

CRE infections mainly affect patients who have long-term, serious medical problems. People who have spent a lot of time in healthcare facilities are at the highest risk of becoming colonized or developing …

Sep 17, 2023 · This article examines the symptoms of CRE-related infections and how CRE is transmitted. It also looks at how doctors diagnose and treat a CRE infection.

Symptoms of CRE infections depend upon the organs infected, which may happen if the bacteria escape the intestines. Read about transmission, treatment, and isolation recommendations.

CRE, which stands for Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, are a part (or subgroup) of Enterobacterales that are difficult to treat because they are resistant to commonly used antibiotics.

Dec 17, 2025 · Healthcare providers should follow these recommendations to reduce the risk of CRE infections in their facility. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) infections are difficult to …

A subset of CRE, called carbapenemase-producing CRE, are primarily responsible for the rapid global spread of CRE, including in U.S. healthcare settings. Carbapenemases are enzymes that inactivate …

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) isolates were resistant to ertapenem, imipenem, meropenem, or doripenem using antimicrobial susceptibility testing breakpoints.