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Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)

Topic	Priority Priority Alert Conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention. Advisory Provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action. Notification Provides information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action. Update Provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action.	Date of Alert
New Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Warrant Action by Healthcare Providers	Advisory	Apr 8, 2013

Surveillance

CDC CRE Tracking

Vaccine Information

There is no vaccine information available for Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).

Diagnosis & Management

• CDC Laboratory Protocol for Detecting CRE

Resources

For Healthcare Providers:

Reporting to PDPH

Report CRE cases to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health by calling 215-685-6748 during business hours or completing and faxing the CRE Patient Report Form below to 215-238-6947

• PDPH CRE Patient Report Form
• Frequently Asked Questions

Health Educational Materials

• PDPH CRE Fact Sheet

CRE Guidelines

Healthcare Facilities

• PDPH Inter-Facility Transfer Form
• PDPH Long Term Care Facility Checklist
• PDPH Line List
• CDC Information for Health Professionals

Laboratory

• CDC Laboratory Guidance

Links & Resources

• PDPH Infection Prevention Symposium: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
• CDC Threat Report: Antibiotic Resistance threats in the United States, 2019
• CDC Vital Signs Report, March 2013

For Patients and Community Members:

Posters:

There are no posters for Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).