antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance
Am I at risk?

Risk to healthy people associated with exposure to infected people
People most at risk from an infection with antibiotic resistant bacteria are often hospital patients who are elderly or very sick, or who have an open wound (such as a bedsore) or a tube (such as a urinary catheter) going into their body.

When visiting someone hospitalized with an infection caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria, healthy people are usually at very little risk of getting infected. Visitors should follow the instructions of staff about hygiene measures.

Unless otherwise indicated by hospital staff, casual contact, such as touching or hugging, is safe but any visitors must wash their hands before leaving the hospital room or patient's home.

For further information in caring for a person with antibiotics resistant bacteria ask the health care professional caring for the patient.

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