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on the medical service (67.9% vs 53.1%; OR, 1.86; 95% CI, 1.09–3.16), and those admitted through the 
emergency department (71.6% vs 51.4%;  OR,  2.32; 95% CI,  1.24–4.34).  Characteristics associated  with 
increased streamlining included: absence of β-lactam allergy (P<.001), Gram-negative bacteremia (P<.001), 
admission through the emergency department (P=.001), and admission to a medical service (P=.011). 
Conclusions: Compared with prior authorization, prospective audit increased antimicrobial streamlining for 
cases of Gram-negative bacteremia, those admitted through the emergency department, and those admitted 
to a medical but not surgical service.  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2016.243  
 
NosoBase ID notice : 424285 
Facteurs  de  risque  associés  au  portage  fécal  de  Klebsiella pneumoniae  productrices  de 
carbapénèmases : étude cas-témoins dans un centre hospitalier universitaire espagnol 
 
Madueño A; González García J; Ramos MJ; Pedroso Y; Díaz Z; Oteo J; et al. Risk factors associated with 
carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae fecal carriage: A case-control study in a Spanish tertiary 
care hospital. American journal of infection control 2017/01; 45(1): 77-79. 
 
Mots-clés :  FACTEUR  DE  RISQUE;  COLONISATION  DIGESTIVE;  ENTEROBACTERIE; 
ANTIBIORESISTANCE;  CARBAPENEME;  BETA-LACTAMASE  A  SPECTRE  ELARGI;  ETUDE 
PROSPECTIVE; CAS-TEMOIN; CARBAPENEMASE 
 
Asymptomatic colonization of the gastrointestinal tract by carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae is 
an important reservoir for transmission that may precede infection. This prospective, observational, case-
control  study  was  designed  to  identify  risk  factors  for  carbapenemase-producing  Klebsiella pneumoniae 
(CPKP) fecal carriage. This study included 87 cases and 200 controls. Multivariate analysis identified length 
of stay (odds ratio [OR], 1.02; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01-1.03; P=.03), previous hospitalization (OR, 
5.89; 95% CI, 1.73-20.68; P=.01), antibiotic use (OR, 0.20; 95% CI, 0.65-0.62; P=.01), and corticosteroid use 
(OR,  0.33;  95%  CI,  0.15-0.74;  P=.007)  as  independent  risk  factors  for  CPKP  rectal  carriage.  Length  of 
hospital  stay,  previous  hospitalization,  corticosteroid  use,  and  antimicrobial  exposure  are  important  risk 
factors  for  CPKP  rectal  colonization.  Adherence  to  infection  control  practices  and  directed  surveillance 
programs appear to be critical components for CPKP control programs. 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2016.06.024  
 
NosoBase ID notice : 424193 
Etat  de  la prévention  des  bactéries  multirésistantes  sur la scène  internationale  : une  enquête  du 
réseau de recherche de la  SHEA (Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America) 
 
Safdar N; Sengupta S; Musuuza J; Juthani-Mehta M; Drees M; Abbo LM; et al. Status of the prevention of 
multidrug-resistant organisms in international settings: a survey of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of 
America research network. Infection control and hospital epidemiology 2017/01; 38(1): 53-60. 
 
Mots-clés :  INFECTION  NOSOCOMIALE;  MULTIRESISTANCE;  ANTIBIOTIQUE;  PRECAUTION 
CONTACT; TRANSMISSION; PREVENTION 
 
Objective: To examine self-reported practices and policies to reduce infection and transmission of multidrug-
resistant organisms (MDRO) in healthcare settings outside the United States. 
Design: Cross-sectional survey. 
Participants: International members of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Research 
Network. 
Methods: Electronic survey of infection control and prevention practices, capabilities, and barriers outside the 
United States and Canada. Participants were stratified  according  to  their  country’s  economic  development 
status as defined by the World Bank as low-income, lower-middle-income, upper-middle-income, and high-
income. 
Results: A total of 76 respondents (33%) of 229 SHEA members outside the United States  and Canada 
completed  the  survey  questionnaire,  representing  30  countries.  Forty  (53%)  were  high-,  33  (43%)  were 
middle-, and 1 (1%) was a low-income country. Country data were missing for 2 respondents (3%). Of the 76 
respondents, 64 (84%) reported having a formal or informal antibiotic stewardship program at their institution. 
High-income countries were more likely than middle-income countries to have existing MDRO policies (39/64 
[61%] vs 25/64 [39%], P=.003) and to place patients with MDRO in contact precautions (40/72 [56%] vs 31/72 
[44%],  P=.05).  Major  barriers  to  preventing  MDRO  transmission  included  constrained  resources 
(infrastructure, supplies, and trained staff) and challenges in changing provider behavior.