Infection Prevention & Control

Question 1

what are CPE’s

Answer 1

Carbapeenemase producing enterobacteriacaee

-include e coli, klebs, proteus, serratis, entero bacter

Question 2

Describe the nora virus

Answer 2

High attack rated among close contacts
low infective doses, lots of vomiting and diaeehoea

Short-lived immunity

Able to persist in environment

Relatively resistant to conventional cleaning