title: [Adaptation and development of German recommendations on the prevention and control of nosocomial infections due to multiresistant pathogens].
abstract: The Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention at the Robert Koch Institute developed evidence-based recommendations for the prevention and control of nosocomial infections in Germany. Considering the growing impact of multiresistant pathogens (MRE) on morbidity and mortality related to nosocomial infections, the prevention and control of MRE is one of the most important topics on the current agenda. Currently, the German recommendations on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) are being re-evaluated and a recommendation discussing options for the prevention and control of MR Gram-negative pathogens is awaited and will be published in the next months.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Pädiatrische Onkologie und Hämatologie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Straße, Gebäude 9, Homburg/Saar, Germany. Arne.Simon@uks.eu
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Simon
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Christiansen
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes; D026683:Advisory Committees / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D024901:Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial; D016983:Enterococcus / Q000187:drug effects*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005858:Germany; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020713:Vancomycin Resistance