In this article, Jędrzej Gromadecki examines the importance of disinfection in reducing the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), within healthcare settings. He highlights how evidence-based practices, emerging technologies, and integration with antimicrobial stewardship programmes can optimise outcomes. By addressing gaps in implementation and leveraging innovation in the disinfection field, healthcare facilities can significantly reduce the transmission of MDROs.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and infections caused by MDROs have emerged as one of the most pressing threats to global health, particularly within healthcare environments.
These pathogens, which include resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus spp., and Gram-negative bacilli, as well as biofilms, are associated with prolonged hospital stays, increased treatment costs, and elevated mortality rates.
The global health community recognises that we are entering a post-antibiotic era, where the effectiveness of once-revolutionary drugs is critically declining. This is why the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have identified MDROs as priority pathogens, due to their ability to evade conventional antimicrobial therapies. It is also why implementation of effective infection prevention strategies is so crucial.
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