Exposure to infected/colonized roommates and prior room occupants increases the risks of healthcare-associated infections with the same organism

ConclusionsThis meta-analysis showed exposure to infected/colonized roommates and prior room occupants significantly increased the risk of HAI with the same organism. Health authorities and hospitals should attach higher importance to the fact that current standards or practices for disinfection and isolation are often not sufficient to block transmission of pathogens in the healthcare settings, which may warrant enhanced terminal and intermittent disinfection and strict isolation for reducing HAIs.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research