The bugs raising alarm are called KPC (Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase) or CRE (carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae). The Enterobacteriaceae (pronounced enter-oh-bact-ear-ee-ay-cee-ee) are a large family of bacteria, which largely live as a normal part of people's healthy gut bacteria.

What is full KPC?

Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing bacteria are a group of emerging highly drug-resistant Gram-negative bacilli causing infections associated with significant morbidity and mortality. ... The purpose of this review is to identify the various challenges that KPC-producing bacteria present to clinicians.

What are KPCS in business?

Europe Amends KPCS for International Trade of Rough Diamonds

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is a joint initiative by the government, industry and civil society to ensure that diamond purchases are not financing violence by rebel movements and their allies against legitimate governments.