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Clinical Practice

Nosocomial Infection Impact Factor

Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections, are newly acquired, contracting infections in a hospital setting. Transmission typically occurs by health-care staff , patients, hospital equipment, or procedure. The blood stream, lungs, urinary tract, and surgical wounds are the most common sites of infection. While any bacteria can cause a nosocomial infection, the incidence of multidrug-resistant ( MDR) pathogens that cause hospital-acquired infections is that. This increase can be explained by the indiscriminate use of antibiotics and the lack of hygiene measures, in particular among medical personnel. Multidrug-resistant pathogens commonly seen include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), bacteria producing an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL), and enterococci (VRE) resistant to vancomycin. The antibiotic option for the treatment of infections with these pathogens is dependent on the individual resistance profile and often involves additional strict methods of isolation for the patient.

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