MRSA in early rehabilitation - incidence, prevalence and morbidity

摘要

The global increase of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has triggered a controversy about adequate hospital hygiene measures. In the 27 countries in the European Union more than 3.000.000 infections with MRSA are registered each year with a resultant 50.000 to 100.000 deaths. The Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) of the Robert Koch Institute has published prevention recommendations including rapid identification of MRSA carriers, strict isolation, regimes for bacterial elimination and standard microbiological screening of all patients and even hospital personnel.Most clinics for early rehabilitation in Germany have incorporated similar programs, although it is unclear whether patients in this group will profit from the measures. There is, however, evidence indicating a poorer outcome for isolated patients.