Infecciones en residencias de ancianos: microorganismos más frecuentes, uso de antimicrobianos y resistencias bacterianas

In Spain, as in the rest of Europe, infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli are becoming increasingly common in geriatric homes. In these cases, infection should be prevented and, when prevention is not feasible, transmission between residents must be limited. Hand-washing and contact precautions in wound care are essential measures for minimizing infection risk.