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Active surveillance of patient colonization with multidrug-resistant microorganisms and subsequent development of infections at the neonatal intensive care unit
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Abstract
The problem is further aggravated if these colonizing organismsare drug
resistant with studies showing that neonates colonized withMRSA, VRE and
ESBL producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella have a higher chance of
developing infections compared to those who are not colonized (Exner et al.,
2017).
The recent increase in multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR) in healthcare
settings is recognized as a global public health problem. Antimicrobial resistance,
which has become natural phenomenon overtime, could be accelerated by the
misuse of antibiotics in animals andhumans, leading to limited treatment options
causing life-threatening infections increasing hospital costs (World Health
Organization, 2018).
Nosocomial infection and multiple drug resistant bacteria surveillance
systems could be useful in the understanding of MDR epidemiology in
children and neonates within a geographical region, as well as from a
global perspective. It could also help in the recognition of prevalent
pathogens based on the site of infection, optimization of resources, and
stimulation of antibiotic rational used, while, contributing to multimodal
strategies aimed at reducing MDR rates