KPC is transmitted by contact with bodily secretions of a patient infected with the bacteria. This occurs within hospitals when minimum hygiene rules are not established.
Typically, a patient who is contaminated with KPC is kept in hospital isolation and room access is use of disposable aprons, gloves and masks. The professionals who take care of the patient as well as the people who are going to visit the patient must respect the use of these equipments that are offered by the hospital.
The measure of prevention more important is the hand washing before and after contact with the patient. Therefore Proper hand washing with water and soap and disinfection with alcohol is essential to prevent the spread of bacteria.
So if you plan to visit someone at the hospital, do these minimal hygiene attitudes that will be important not to contract the bacteria or to pass on to others.
