Multiresistant pathogens in geriatric nursing - infection control in residential facilities for geriatric nursing in Germany

• Main Authors: Peters, Claudia (Author), Schablon, Anja (Author), Bollongino, Kirsten (Author), Maaß, Monika (Author), Kaß, Dietmar (Author), Dulon, Madeleine (Author), Diel, Roland (Author), Nienhaus, Albert (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House, 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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[english] Background: The increase of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) causes problems in geriatric nursing homes. Older people are at increased a growing risk of infection due to multimorbidity and frequent stays in hospital. A high proportion of the elderly require residential care in geriatr...