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Who gets this infection? What are the symptoms? How is an infection treated? In some cases, surgery is used to remove infected tissue. How can you prevent getting or spreading this infection? Here are some other steps you can take to protect yourself: Practice good hygiene.
Keep your hands clean by washing them often and well. Hand-washing is the best way to avoid spreading germs. You can use soap and clean, running water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage. Avoid contact with other people's wounds or bandages. Don't share personal items like towels or razors. Be smart about antibiotics. Know that antibiotics can help when an infection is caused by bacteria. But they can't cure infections caused by a virus.
Always ask your doctor if antibiotics are the best treatment. Always take all your antibiotic medicine as prescribed. Using only part of the medicine may cause antibiotic-resistant bacteria to develop. Don't save any antibiotics. And don't use ones that were prescribed for someone else. Rates of resistance to antibiotics are on the rise.
Multidrug-resistant MDR Pseudomonas is defined as resistance to at least three of four antibiotic classes. Pseudomonas infections that are not drug-resistant can be treated with antibiotics. Infections caused by MDR Pseudomonas can be very challenging. Therapeutic options are limited which may lead to prolonged hospitalization and even death.
There are no specific guidelines for this organism. Healthcare facilities must follow the general guidelines for hand hygiene, environmental hygiene, and guidelines for the prevention of device-associated infections and SSIs. Pseudomonas is a Gram-negative bacillus which is susceptible to several Diversey disinfectants:.
Transmission In healthcare settings, Pseudomonas may spread through person-to-person contact. On This Page. How common are these infections? Top of Page. Who is at risk? Those most at risk include patients in hospitals, especially those: on breathing machines ventilators with devices such as catheters with wounds from surgery or burns Top of Page. How is it spread? How can you avoid getting an infection? Patients and caregivers should: keep their hands clean to avoid getting sick and spreading germs that can cause infections wash their hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer, particularly before and after caring for wounds or touching a medical device remind healthcare providers and caregivers to clean their hands before touching the patient or handling medical devices allow healthcare staff to clean their room daily when in a healthcare setting Healthcare providers should pay careful attention to recommended infection control practices, including hand hygiene and environmental cleaning e.
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