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.

Apr 11, 2024 · Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are germs resistant to one or several antibiotics called carbapenems.

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.

Apr 14, 2025 · Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are part of a group of germs that live in the intestines of some people. They're related to E. coli, but it is normal to have E. coli in …

CRE can spread quickly from person to person in healthcare facilities on healthcare workers’ hands, healthcare equipment, and surfaces, if they are not cleaned properly. CRE infections …

CRE infection (carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae) is resistant to the antibiotic carbapenem. Symptoms of CRE infections depend upon the organs infected, which may …

Apr 16, 2024 · CRE is a family of bacteria (germs) that are hard to treat because they are resistant to antibiotics. This means some medicine or treatments will not work, or will not work …

Nov 10, 2025 · CRE are a group of bacteria that are very difficult to kill when they cause infection. Examples include E. coli and klebsiella. CRE often cause lung, urinary tract, wound, and blood …

Apr 12, 2024 · Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) infections are difficult to treat. These bacteria (germs) can cause outbreaks in healthcare settings and are threats to patient …

Carbapenems are last-line antibiotics used to treat serious multidrug-resistant infections. In the United States, about 2 -3% of Enterobacterales associated with healthcare-associated …