[Infection prevention strategy for antimicrobial-resistant organisms]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2012 Feb;39(2):162-4.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Antimicrobial-resistant organisms are one of the major problems dealt with in infection prevention. It is a critical issue in the field of oncology because cancer patients are frequently immunocompromised. The major techniques used for infection prevention against nosocomial infection due to antimicrobial-resistant organisms are standard precaution and contact precaution. It is also important to reduce resistant bacteria by promoting cleanliness of the hospital environment, because the hospital is a potential source of resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial stewardship is also warranted for reducing the risk of the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant organisms.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial*
  • Humans
  • Infection Control*
  • Infections / complications*
  • Infections / drug therapy
  • Infections / transmission
  • Neoplasms / complications

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents