What Antibiotic is Used for CPE? Navigating Complex Treatment Options
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Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) infections, which include Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE), are associated with mortality rates as high as 70% in some populations. Determining what antibiotic is used for CPE is a complex decision, often relying on newer agents and combination therapy to combat pervasive antibiotic resistance.
