[Nosocomial infections--ecological niches].
Knowledge of ecological niches of nosocomial pathogens is used in treatment and prevention of nosocomial infections. This article offers an analysis of the ecological niches of three important nosocomial pathogens: Clostridium difficile, Staphylococcus aureus and Legionella pneumophila. Relevant terms are explained and examples of deliberate and non-deliberate manipulation of the niches and the following consequences are given. Finally, the consequences of climate changes on the pattern of nosocomial infections are discussed.
Arhus Universitetshospital, Skejby, Infektions medicinskAfdeling Q, Denmark. skovdalgaard@gmail.com
Lars Skov
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Dalgaard
D002353:Carrier State; D016360:Clostridioides difficile / Q000472:pathogenicity; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017753:Ecosystem; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D016952:Legionella pneumophila / Q000472:pathogenicity; D007877:Legionnaires' Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / Q000472:pathogenicity; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000472:pathogenicity; D014774:Virulence