Infections with multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs)

Infections with multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) - Causes and Risk Factors

Risk factors for the acquisition of MDROs include:

Certain chronic medical conditions, e.g. end stage renal failure, chronic lung disease, end stage liver disease
Underlying malignancy (hematology and oncology patients)
Transplant recipients
Presence of in-dwelling medical devices such as urinary catheters, endotracheal tubes, central venous catheter, dialysis catheter
Recent surgery or endoscopic procedures
Recent receipt of broad-spectrum antibiotics
Admission to the intensive care unit
Prolonged hospitalisation
Recent admission or repeat attendances at healthcare facilities

Infections with multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) - Preparing for surgery

Infections with multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) - Post-surgery care

Infections with multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) - Other Information

Article contributed by Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital

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