Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients have risk factors for acquisition of antibiotic-resistant organisms such as MRSA. In a recent study, we have shown a rising prevalence of MRSA infection among hospitalized IBD patients. This population is at increased risk of infection and its associated mortality. These findings underscore the need for infection control measures in the hospital setting.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Cross Infection / epidemiology
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Cross Infection / microbiology
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Cross Infection / mortality
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
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Hospitalization*
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Humans
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Infection Control / methods
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / complications*
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification*
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Staphylococcal Infections / epidemiology*
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Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Staphylococcal Infections / mortality