What is a Resistant Organism? Doctor Hirak Bhattacharya in discussion
According to a recent study, in 2040, more people will be infected with this ‘multidrug-resistant organism’ than will die of heart disease.
When patients are admitted to the ICU due to an illness, one thing is often heard—’Multidrug Resistant Organism’ (MDRO). But many common people are still not familiar with this matter. According to a recent study, in 2040, more people will be infected with this ‘multidrug-resistant organism’ than will die of heart disease.
But what is this ‘multidrug-resistant organism’? How is this infection spread?
In a special interview with Anandabazar Online, HP Ghosh Hospital’s Critical Care Consultant Doctor Hirak Bhattacharya discussed this in detail.
Dr. Hirak Bhattacharya in a discussion on ‘Multidrug-resistant organisms’
According to Dr. Bhattacharya, “Many new antibiotics are now being used to combat these ‘multidrug-resistant organisms’ infections. In this, the patient’s recovery rate has also increased many times. However, to prevent this infection, it is very important to properly follow all the safety rules in the ICU.”
Besides, the expert doctor also said, “It is very important to do proper culture, multiplex PCR tests to understand whether this ‘multidrug-resistant organism’ has been infected or not.” All these medical services and infrastructure are available at HP Ghosh Hospital.”
So the special message to the patients is that there is no reason to fear. If the disease is diagnosed correctly, the treatment process becomes much easier.
Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a growing concern in healthcare, as they are resistant to multiple classes of antimicrobial agents, making infections difficult to treat. In a recent interview, Dr. Hirak Bhattacharya, a Critical Care Consultant at HP Ghosh Hospital, emphasized the importance of proper diagnosis and adherence to safety protocols in intensive care units (ICUs) to combat these infections. He noted that while new antibiotics have improved patient recovery rates, preventing MDRO infections requires strict compliance with ICU safety measures. Dr. Bhattacharya also highlighted the necessity of conducting appropriate culture and multiplex PCR tests to accurately identify MDRO infections, all of which are available at HP Ghosh Hospital. He reassured patients that with the correct diagnosis, treatment becomes significantly more manageable.
