An Enemy in the Microbiome?

Patients whose wounds are colonized by multidrug-resistant pathogens (MDR) pose a particular challenge for infection prevention. In hospitals and long-term care facilities, appropriate hygiene measures must be taken to prevent further spread. On the other hand, however, it is also important not to place too much psychological strain on patients through strict isolation. In today’s clinical practice, wound care is performed while wearing protective clothing, but otherwise does not differ significantly from the care of wounds not colonized by MREs.