[Epidemiology of and preventive measures for multiresistant pathogens]

Abstract

Multidrug-resistant organisms (MROs) are increasing all over the world. The most important MROs are methicillin-resistant S. aureus, followed by vancomycin-resistant enterococci and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria. The latter are not yet of much importance in ophthalmology. MROs can cause serious infections and must be considered in empiric therapy of nosocomial infections. To prevent further spread, standard and contact precautions have to be followed, and antibiotic stewardship needs to be introduced.