Diseases and Infections Commonly Associated with Antimicrobial Resistance
 

• Antimicrobial-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  An increasing number of patients are being seen with skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that are resistant to many antibiotics.
  MRSA | VISA and VRSA


• Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
  MDH is concerned about the emergence of highly resistant bacteria called carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in Minnesota.
  About CRE | CRE Statistics | For Health Professionals


• Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile
  C. difficile is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.
  About C. difficile | Preventing C. difficile | C. difficile Statistics | For Health Professionals


• Carbapenem Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA)
  The term CRPA refers to carbapenem-resistant and carbapenemase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Antibiotics prescribed for acute respiratory infections in kids younger than 15 years of age account for 58% of all antibiotics prescribed, yet most of these acute respiratory infections do not require antibiotic treatment. The good news is that many patients may benefit more from symptomatic therapy.