Amplified rates of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) present an increasing challenge in healthcare establishments. Punctual detection through active surveillance stands as pivotal for effective infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. A recent study explored the prevalence and microbiological profile of MDRO colonization among hospitalized patients at AHEPA University Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece.
This prospective surveillance study was conducted…
Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI), a severe type of hospital-acquired infection, is commonly associated with the use of central venous catheters (CVCs). With growing concerns around antibiotic resistance and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), the correlation between MDROs and CRBSI is gaining heightened scrutiny. Moreover, given the scarcity of literature on CRBSI in relation to MDROs, this comprehensive…
Healthcare-acquired infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms like Acinetobacter baumannii pose significant threats to peak healthcare delivery, augmenting both morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Transmission can occur in a myriad of ways, from contact with healthcare personnel to interaction with contaminated surfaces or equipment. To quell this concern, infection prevention and control (IPC) measures like hand…
Entering my 25th year as a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist, I have grown to recognize the essential relationship between my career and the infection prevention department. I have been tasked with leading our antibiotic stewardship program (ASP), which significantly intersects with infection prevention efforts. To effectively tackle the expanding menace of antimicrobial resistance and health…
The IMPACT Collaboratory recently hosted Dr. Susan Huang, a renowned medical professional and impactful authority in the realm of healthcare-associated infections and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), for one of the grand rounds. Dr. Huang's position as a professor at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, in the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Health…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, an alarming surge in patients carrying multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) has been observed across various healthcare establishments worldwide. Specifically, distinct outbreaks of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), an MDRO, were identified in five intensive care units (ICUs) of a university hospital in Berlin, Germany. This rise of MDROs presented a significant challenge to…
In the milieu of healthcare infections, geriatric care facilities, or nursing homes, represent a significant area of concern. They house vulnerable populations with age and illness amplifying the risk for infections, including those caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). A randomised trial has offered encouraging results, establishing how a universal decolonization regimen can significantly reduce infection-related…