Outbreak of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) in a Hematological Oncology Ward and Hygienic Preventive Measures. A Long-Term Study

Abstract

The study shows the need for prophylactic microbiological screening investigations in the risk group of hematological oncology patients and consistent implementation of protective hygiene measures to prevent the spread of multiresistant infectious pathogens on risk wards. It is also shown that intervention can to control such an endemic outbreak.