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A prospective survey of hospital cross-infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae
The Journal of Hospital Infection
|March 1, 1987
Abstract:
A prospective survey of pneumococcal carriage and infection between October 1984 and April 1985 in a male medical ward of a district general hospital is reported. In the hospital as a whole, pneumococcal infection, acquired more than 5 days after admission, accounted for some 20% of all pneumococcal infection.
Insights
This study investigated pneumococcal carriage and infection in a hospital setting. A significant portion of pneumococcal infections were acquired after hospital admission, highlighting nosocomial risks.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Pneumococcal infections pose a significant public health concern.
- Understanding the epidemiology of pneumococcal carriage and infection within healthcare settings is crucial for infection control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively survey pneumococcal carriage and infection rates.
- To determine the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumococcal infections.
Main Methods:
- Prospective survey conducted from October 1984 to April 1985.
- Focus on a male medical ward in a district general hospital.
Main Results:
- Data collected on pneumococcal carriage and infection.
- Approximately 20% of all pneumococcal infections were acquired more than 5 days after hospital admission.
Conclusions:
- Hospital-acquired pneumococcal infections represent a notable proportion of total infections.
- Findings underscore the importance of monitoring and preventing nosocomial pneumococcal disease.