Overview
This retrospective and prospective study is to investigate the incidence of Carbapenemase-producing bacteria (CPB) at the University Hospital Basel, the time to detection of CPB and to initiation of infection control measures, the risk factors associated with carriage of CPB, type and duration of previously administrated antibiotic medication, antibiotic treatment, as well as to assess the outcomes of the affected patients.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with detection of carbapenemase-producing bacteria from January 1st , 2008 until December 31st , 2028
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with documented refusal of subsequent use of their data