Elderly people confined to chronic care facilities face an increased risk of acquiring
infections by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). This review presents the current …

The emergence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) has become a major
public health concern. Moreover, its colonization among residents of long-term care facilities …

Abstract Purpose of Review Nursing home residents are at high risk for colonization and
infection with bacterial pathogens that are multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). We …

Abstract Background Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) spread between hospitals,
nursing homes (NHs), and long-term acute care facilities (LTACs) via patient transfers. The …

Objectives Following two studies conducted in 2005 and 2011, a third prevalence survey of
multidrug-resistant microorganisms (MDRO) was organised in Belgian nursing homes (NHs) …

Background The spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) is a global concern, and
much about transmission in healthcare systems remains unknown. To reduce hospital stays …

In response to a rising concern for multidrug resistance and Clostridium difficile infections,
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) will require all long-term care (LTC) …

Objective Determine the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),
vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus spp.(VRE), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase …

Objectives To identify risk factors and clinical outcomes in patients with bacteremia due to
extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) or carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli …

Body surface decolonization with chlorhexidine bathing and nasal mupirocin has become a
simple solution for prevention of healthcare-associated infections. The clinical trial evidence …