What infection control interventions should be undertaken to control multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria?

被引:72
作者
Harris, Anthony D.
McGregor, Jessina C.
Furuno, Jon P.
机构
[1] Univ Maryland, Sch Med, Dept Epidemiol & Prevent Med, Div Healthcare Outcomes Res, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
[2] Vet Affairs Maryland Hlth Care Syst, Baltimore, MD USA
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10.1086/504479
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria are an emerging problem. The present article addresses 2 relevant questions: ( 1) should active surveillance be performed to identify patients colonized with multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria, and (2) should contact isolation precautions be taken with patients colonized or infected with multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria? Data and variables that are needed to scientifically answer these questions are reviewed, as are existing data on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacteriaceae (Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species in particular), and Acinetobacter baumannii.
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