Annual Surveillance Summary: Bacterial Infections in the Military Health System (MHS), 2015
Abstract
The Hospital Associated Infections and Patient Safety Division of the EpiData Center (EDC) performs ongoing, comprehensive surveillance of bacterial infections considered urgent, serious, and concerning threats as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Military Health System (MHS). This brief summarizes incidence rates (IRs), subpopulation impacts, prescription practices, and antimicrobial resistance for the following infections among MHS beneficiaries for calendar year (CY) 2015: Acinetobacter species, Clostridium difficile, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE). Bacterial activity of interest in the MHS in 2015 exhibited expected trends and closely resembled activity in the general United States population as reported by the CDC and other public health agencies. No significant threat to mission readiness or population health was observed, and traditional treatment options remain viable. Continued adherence to infection control practices is recommended in the clinical, occupational, and deployed settings.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1036823
Entities
People
- Uzo Chukwuma
Organizations
- Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center