The role of hospital environment in transmissions of multidrug-resistant gram-negative organisms
Po Ying Chia, Sharmila Sengupta, Anjanna Kukreja, Sasheela Ponnampalavanar, Oon Tek Ng, Kalisvar Marimuthu
Abstract
Infections by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative organisms (GN) are associated with a high mortality rate and present an increasing challenge to the healthcare system worldwide. In recent years, increasing evidence supports the association between the healthcare environment and transmission of MDRGN to patients and healthcare workers. To better understand the role of the environment in transmission and acquisition of MDRGN, we conducted a utilitarian review based on literature published from 2014 until 2019.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMultiple drug resistanceMedical microbiologyHealth careTransmission (telecommunications)GramDrug resistanceBiologyMicrobiologyImmunologyComputer scienceBacteriaGeneticsEconomicsTelecommunicationsEconomic growthAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaAntibiotic Use and ResistanceInfection Control in Healthcare