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Epidemiological surveillance in the ICU: Certainties and uncertainties

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Surveillance for colonization by multidrug-resistant microorganisms (MDR) in patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) can be passive or active. Active surveillance (nasal/rectal sampling on admission and weekly) allows for early isolation of asymptomatic carriers, combined with universal or targeted decolonisation. This limits dissemination more than passive surveillance. Knowing which microorganisms to monitor, how often, and the various methodologies are some of the aspects emphasized in this review.

Source: Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (English ed )

DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2026.503176

Author: Juan M. García-Lechuz

Institutions: Universidad de Zaragoza, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet

Language: English

Topic: Nosocomial Infections in ICU

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,280