Infecciones/colonizaciones por Gérmenes Multirresistentes

Resumo

A hospital-adquire infection, also known as nosocomial infection/colonization refers to the one contracted by any patient admitted in a hospital setting for treatment of other conditions. If the infection / colonization is caused by a multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) the prognosis worsens, due to a higher morbidity, mortality and cost of treatment. A MDRO is characterized by resistance to two or more antimicrobials currently used in the treatment of infections. The widespread use of antimicrobials for treatment or prophylaxis is the main trigger of resistance. Adequate control and isolation its essential for patients infected / colonized by MDRO, by using universal and specific measures including hand hygiene, use of gloves, gowns and masks. Samples must be collected in an appropriate transport medium according to the microorganism suspected to be the cause of the infection / colonization. To end patient´s isolation the appropiate treatmet is necessary plus a number of negative smear samples. It is very important to inform the patient properly and bear in mind that the infection / colonization with MDRO should not prevent any diagnostic or therapeutic techniques.