MRGNB, including CPE Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice
Numerous bacteria are normally found in the bowel. Not all are resistant to antibiotics and not all will cause serious illness. Species of bacteria commonly found in the bowel include Escherichia coli (E. Coli), Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Enterobacter and Acinetobacter. Collectively these bacteria are referred to as Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) and are part of our ‘good bacteria’. These bacteria, under certain circumstances can become resistant to antibiotics and are then referred to as multi-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MRGNB).
Groups of MRGNB known as carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) have been identified over recent years. These resistant strains of bacteria carry a carbapenemase enzyme that destroys carbapenem antibiotics, the powerful group of antibiotics, such as imipenem, which is used in hospitals.
A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see below) which can be adopted by your organisation. Also suitable for use within Podiatry.
Alternatively, a complete set of IPC Policies are available to purchase @ £89.99.
Updated: 04/03/2026
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