Prevention of nosocomial infection in solid organ transplantation

Despite improvements in survival rates, infection remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality following solid organ transplantation. Prevention of infection and, failing this, prompt diagnosis and treatment remain the cornerstones of management. During the peri-operative admission, when th...

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Published in:The Journal of hospital infection 1999-07, Vol.42 (3), p.177-183
Main Authors: Murphy, O.M., Gould, F.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cross Infection - diagnosis
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Cross Infection - transmission
Drug Resistance, Microbial
General aspects
Human infectious diseases. Experimental studies and models
Humans
Infection Control - methods
Infectious diseases
Medical sciences
nosocomial infection
Organ Transplantation - methods
Postoperative Complications - diagnosis
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
prevention
Solid organ transplantation
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Summary:Despite improvements in survival rates, infection remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality following solid organ transplantation. Prevention of infection and, failing this, prompt diagnosis and treatment remain the cornerstones of management. During the peri-operative admission, when the level of immunosuppression is at its height, nosocomial infection accounts for the majority of infective morbidity. Although the measures taken to prevent nosocomial infection may vary, centres undertaking such procedures must ensure that strategies are in place to protect patients. The importance of basic infection control measures cannot be over-emphasised. In addition, appropriate prophylactic agents, rapid diagnostic techniques and the early institution of appropriate therapy are essential. As developments in this field advance, the epidemiology of infection will continue to change, demanding an ongoing assessment of preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
ISSN:0195-6701
1532-2939
DOI:10.1053/jhin.1999.0599