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[Antibiotics in a hospital hygienic perspective]
Niels Frimodt-Møller1, Bente Gahrn-Hansen
1Statens Serum Institut, Afdelingen for Antibiotikaresistens og Sygehushygiejne. NFM@ssi.dk
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|January 23, 2008
Summary
Antibiotic use in Danish hospitals rose 50% in 7 years, particularly broad-spectrum drugs, leading to resistant bacteria. Strategies like rapid diagnosis and restricted use are crucial for control.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Antibiotic consumption has risen approximately 50% in Danish hospitals over the past seven years.
- This increase is predominantly seen in broad-spectrum antibiotics, including cephalosporins, carbapenems, and fluoroquinolones.
Purpose:
- To highlight the rise in antibiotic consumption in Danish hospitals.
- To identify the types of antibiotics contributing most to this increase.
- To underscore the resulting challenge of antibiotic resistance.
Summary:
- Increased use of broad-spectrum antibiotics drives the selection of resistant bacteria and fungi.
- Effective control necessitates multifaceted strategies.
- Key strategies include rapid diagnostics, restricted antibiotic prescribing, optimized treatment regimens, and enhanced hospital hygiene.
Impact:
- The rise in antibiotic consumption directly correlates with an increased selection of resistant bacteria and fungi.
- Implementing control strategies is essential to mitigate the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.
- Optimizing antibiotic stewardship programs can help preserve the efficacy of existing antibiotics.
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