Multidrug-resistant bacteria in geriatric clinics, nursing homes, and ambulant care - Prevalence and risk factors

作者:Gruber Isabella; Heudorf Ursel; Werner Guido; Pfeifer Yvonne; Imirzalioglu Can; Ackermann Hanns; Brandt Christian; Besier Lke; Wichelhaus Thomas A*
来源:International Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2013, 303(8): 405-409.
DOI:10.1016/j.ijmm.2013.05.002

摘要

Colonization/infection with multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB) such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae, is an increasing problem not only in hospitals but also in longterm care facilities. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence as well as the risk factors of colonization/infection with MRSA, VRE, and ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae in geriatric clinics, nursing homes, and ambulant care in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. 288 patients from 2 geriatric clinics (n=46), 8 nursing homes (n =178), and 2 ambulant care facilities (n=64) as well as 64 staff members were screened for MDRB in the time period from October 2006 to May 2007. 58 patients (20.1%) and 4 staff members (6.2%) were colonized with MDRB. Among patients, 27(9.4%) were colonized with MRSA, 11 (3.8%) were screened positive for VRE, and 25 (8.7%) were found to be colonized with ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae. Prevalence of MDRB in geriatric clinics, nursing homes, and ambulant care facilities were 32.6%, 18.5%, and 15.6%, respectively. Significant risk factors for MDRB were immobility (OR: 2.7, 95% CI: 1.5-4.9; p = 0.002), urinary catheter (OR: 3.1, 95% CI: 1.7-5.9; p < 0.001), former hospitalization (OR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.1-4.0; p =0.033), and wounds/decubiti (OR: 2.3, 95% CI: 1.5-4.9; p = 0.03). Finally, the high level of MDRB in geriatric clinics, nursing homes, and ambulant care points to the importance of these institutions as a reservoir for dissemination.