title: [Nosocomial infections].
abstract: WIDE-SPECTRUM beta-LACTAM PRODUCERS: A French survey demonstrated that Enterobacter aerogenes is currently the preferential host for this plasmid, apparently more so in general hospitals than in University hospitals. CANDIDEMIA: The highest rate of positive blood tests for candida was found in anti-cancer centers. VANCOMYCIN-RESISTANT STRAINS: Reduced susceptibility of methicillin-resistant staphylococci to vancomycin appears to be rather frequent (approximately 10% of strains isolated in one Japanese hospital). It is important to recognize germ populations with a homogeneous or heterogeneous pattern of resistance. In addition, a Spanish survey demonstrated that a large number of inpatients or outpatients harbor vancomycin-resistant enterococci. THE ACINETOBACTER ISSUE: In order to limit the emergence of multiresistant strains and control epidemics, a strong prevention program must be associated with an adapted policy for antibiotic use.
authors.affiliation: Service de Bactériologie, Hôpital Louis-Mourier, Colombes.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Joly-Guillou
mesh_terms: D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000821:virology; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D016983:Enterococcus / Q000187:drug effects; D016021:Epidemiologic Studies; D006801:Humans; D007769:Lactams / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D007769:Lactams; D014640:Vancomycin