[Nosocomial infections--ecological niches].

Knowledge of ecological niches of nosocomial pathogens is used in treatment and prevention of nosocomial infections. This article offers an analysis of the ecological niches of three important nosocomial pathogens: Clostridium difficile, Staphylococcus aureus and Legionella pneumophila. Relevant terms are explained and examples of deliberate and non-deliberate manipulation of the niches and the following consequences are given. Finally, the consequences of climate changes on the pattern of nosocomial infections are discussed.

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Aarhus University Hospital
Denmark

Keywords

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Cross Infection, Infection Control, Staphylococcus aureus, Virulence, Clostridioides difficile, Staphylococcal Infections, Legionella pneumophila, Carrier State, Humans, Legionnaires' Disease, Ecosystem, Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous

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