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Prevalence of antib...
Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in residents of nursing homes in a Swedish municipality : healthcare staff knowledge of and adherence to principles of basic infection prevention
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- Andersson, Helene (författare)
- Karolinska Institutet,Sophiahemmet Högskola
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- Lindholm, Christina (författare)
- Sophiahemmet Högskola
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Iversen, Aina (författare)
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- Giske, Christian G (författare)
- Karolinska Institutet
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- Örtqvist, Åke (författare)
- Karolinska Institutet
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- Kalin, Mats (författare)
- Karolinska Institutet
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- Fossum, Bjöörn (författare)
- Karolinska Institutet,Sophiahemmet Högskola
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- 2012-06-10
- 2012
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1651-1980 .- 0036-5548. ; 44:9, s. 641-649
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Abstract
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- Abstract Background: The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae in residents living in Swedish nursing homes, and if carriage of resistant bacteria was related to antibiotic treatment, other risk factors, and/or staff's adherence to guidelines for infection control. Methods: Five hundred and sixty residents from 9 nursing homes on a total of 67 wards participated in the study and had microbiological cultures taken. Faecal samples were obtained from 495 residents (88.3%). ESBL-positive residents were followed for 2 y with repeated sampling. Two hundred and ninety-six staff members were interviewed and observed regarding familiarity with and adherence to infection control guidelines. Results: No resident was positive for MRSA or VRE. Fifteen of the residents were found to be ESBL-positive. Residents living on wards where ESBL-positive residents were identified had been treated more frequently with antibiotics (42%), compared to those on wards where no residents with ESBL were found (28%; p = 0.02). ESBL-positive Escherichia coli isolates from residents living in adjacent rooms were found to be closely genetically related when analysed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, indicating transmission between residents. Staff adherence to infection control guidelines sometimes revealed shortcomings, but no significant differences regarding compliance to the guidelines could be found. Conclusion: Carriage of resistant bacteria was uncommon and only ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae were identified in Swedish nursing homes. Usage of antibiotics was higher on wards where ESBL-positive residents were detected and there was an indication of transmission of ESBL between residents.
Ämnesord
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Antibiotic resistance
- Resistant bacteria
- Nursing homes
- Infection prevention guidelines
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