Acquisition of Multidrug-resistant Organisms in the Absence of Antimicrobials
Erika M C D'Agata1, Aby Varu2, Sara F Geffert1
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Abstract:
A nested case-control study among 137 nursing home residents who did not receive antimicrobials, of whom 44 acquired a multidrug-resistant organism, was performed. Risk factors for acquisition included gastrointestinal medications that affect the gut microbiome, number of visits from healthcare workers, pressure ulcers, and not residing in a dementia unit.
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