[Methicillin resistant S. aureus and multi-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Two of the most significant resistance problems in Denmark].
The frequency of multi resistant bacteria (MRB) is also increasing in Denmark. This creates problems in hospitals as well as in primary health care. This paper focuses on the increase in MRSA and resistance against beta-lactams and quinolones in Enterobacteriaceae, including infection control measures against the transmission of these bacteria. The increase in MRB is a direct threat against the Danish antibiotic policy and MRB should continuously be handled without hesitation.
Skov
Robert L
RL
Statens Serum Institut, Stafylokoklaboratoriet, Aalborg Sygehus, Klinisk Mikrobiologisk Afdeling. rsk@ssi.dk
Urth
Tinna Ravnholt
TR
Hansen
Dennis Schrøder
DS
D003428:Cross Infection / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D024901:Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D015363:Quinolones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects; D018440:beta-Lactam Resistance
D015363:Quinolones