MULTIRESISTÊNCIA BACTERIANA EM AMBIENTE HOSPITALAR

Abstract

Nosocomial infection is considered a serious problem, growing in both incidence and complexity, generating many social and economic implications. This study aims to review the literature on bacterial incidences in the hospital environment, due to the fact that these infections have become one of the main causes of death in hospitalized patients. In our country, the incidence of hospital infections is higher in university hospitals or teaching hospitals than in other hospitals in the community. This increase is attributed to the greater severity of illnesses or more complicated cases or procedures performed in teaching hospitals. Given this fact, it is important to reinforce the idea that microorganisms present in hospitals are increasingly resistant to antibiotics and their use should be increasingly careful. Another factor that is worth mentioning is the correct asepsis of a hospital environment, as a simple hand washing can make a lot of difference.