Abstract
Screening on hospital admission to identify multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) colonization is a frequently discussed topic. We report the results of microbiological screening in 141 Italian and 354 migrant children candidates for cardiac surgery conducted in 2015-2016. In all, 25% of Italian children and more than 65.4% of African and Romanian children carried at least one MDRO (meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; extended-spectrum β-lactamase enzymes; carbapenemase producers; and vancomycin-resistant enterococci). Based on our findings, we propose that non-geographically limited approaches are needed to improve infection prevention and control.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Hospital Infection |
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Publication status | Accepted/In press - Jan 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Infection control
- MDRO screening
- Migrants
- Multidrug resistance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases