Hospital-acquired infections caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria
Journal Title: Postępy Nauk Medycznych - Year 2014, Vol 27, Issue 11
Abstract
Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In recent decades the incidence of HAI with antibiotic resistant bacteria has increased remarkably. The percentages of antimicrobial resistance continued to increase in Europe leading to mounting healthcare costs, failed treatment and deaths. Approximately 4 100 000 patients are estimated to acquire a healthcare-associated infection in the European Union (EU) every year. The number of deaths occurring as a direct consequence of these infections is estimated to be at least 37 000. More than 70% of the bacteria that causes HAIs are resistant to at least one antibiotic. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious threat to public health. Among Gram--positive bacteria vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), pneumococcal infections, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are the most important. Multidrug--resistant Gram-negative bacteria pose a serious and rapidly emerging threat to patients in healthcare settings, and are especially prevalent in intensive therapy units (ITUs).This review details the main aspects of drug-resistant bacteria being a serious threat to patients in healthcare settings.
Authors and Affiliations
Joanna Krzowska-Firych, Agata Kozłowska, Taral Sukhadia, Lamis Al-Mosawi
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