Vital Signs: Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
March 5, 2013 | Report
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae are recognized in health care settings as a cause of difficut to treat infections associated with high mortality.
Antibiotic Resistance
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Joint Statement on Antibiotic Resistance from 25 National Health Organizations and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
November 12, 2012 | Report
In this statement presented by 25 national health organizations, a set of principles are presented which represent their commitment to conserving and replenishing antibiotic resources.
ResistanceMap
March 3, 2011 | Report
The rapid rise of antibiotic resistance can be tracked using ResistanceMap, an online tool that visually highlights regions of the country where this growing public health threat is particularly severe.
Lessons from the Pioneers
July 1, 2010 | Report
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) account for 99,000 deaths per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In an effort to curb the spread of HAIs, 27 states now require health care facilities to publicly report infecti ...