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    What are CPE?

    Enterobacteriaceae are a group of bacteria (germs), many of which live naturally in our bowels.  These germs are also found in the environment.  CPE is a type of enterobacteriaceae that makes carbapenemase enzymes.  These enzymes can break down many types of antibiotics (medications that fight bacteria).  This makes the bacteria very resistant and hard to treat. 

    Most people can carry CPE in their bowels without it causing them any harm or symptoms.  This is called “colonization”.

    When the bacteria cause symptoms and make you sick, we call it an infection.  CPE can cause serious infection if the germs get into other areas of your body, such as the lungs, bladder, or bloodstream.

    What are the symptoms of CPE?

    When people get CPE, we do not know how long it takes before symptoms start to show.  Most people do not have symptoms if colonized with CPE.  Symptoms vary depending on where in the body the infection is.  It can cause a urinary tract infection (infection of the place where urine/pee is made and removed f

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