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The research aims to compare the incidence of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) infections in intensive care units between Italy and France.

February 11, 2026Open Access

Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections in intensive care units: incidence, infection prevention and control and antimicrobial stewardship practices in the cross-border region between Italy and France, 2019–2022

CVCostanza VicentiniDepartment of Public Health RBRoberta BussolinoUniversity of Turin EKElisabetta KuczewskiHospices Civils de Lyon

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The research aims to compare the incidence of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) infections in intensive care units between Italy and France.
Analyzed infection rates of CRAB in intensive care units from 2019 to 2022
Conducted cross-border comparison between Italy and France
Assessed existing infection prevention and control strategies
CRAB incidence was notably higher in Italy compared to France
Highlighted the need for coordinated preventive strategies
Emphasized the importance of harmonized surveillance efforts to control infection spread

Abstract

CRAB incidence was substantially higher in Italy than in France. Cross-border harmonization of surveillance and coordinated preventive strategies are critical to contain cross-border spread.

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