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How would u knw if u have cre infection? outbrk at local hospital i visited 4 times & i didnt like their hygiene practices. had bronchits ovr 1 month

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Carbapenem resistant: at 25, being young and healthy your risk is indeed minimal. stick to good hygiene (ie handwashing) and follow the hospital isolation policies if you'll be visiting again.

Answered 8/7/2014

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A member asked:

How would u knw if u have cre infection? outbrk at local hospital i visited 4 times & i didnt like their hygiene practices. had bronchits ovr 1 month

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

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