ABSTRACT
Infection control is an essential and integral part of any health care service. For infection control to be effective, it must be interdisciplinary and interdepartmental. There is mounting evidence that controlling nosocomial infection not only improves morbidity and mortality but also helps in the cost containment of medical procedures. Organisms resistant to antibiotics such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), multi-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MRTB) and extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBLs) are an increasing problem.
