Incidence and risk factors of carbapenem-resistant infection in intensive care units: a matched case-control study.

Background: Carbapenem-resistant (CRE) infection is associated with intensive care admissions, morbidity, and mortality. Our study aimed to determine the incidence, risk factors, and patient outcomes of CRE in the ICU units.

Methods: This was a retrospective matched case-control study of patients admitted to ICUs.