Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a general intensive care unit

AUTOR(ES)

Thompson, D S

FONTE

The Royal Society of Medicine

RESUMO

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has presented special problems in intensive care units (ICUs) because of the difficulties in implementing infection control measures. The prevalence and rate of acquisition of MRSA were studied over thirty months in a nine-bed ICU. Nasal and groin swabs were taken on admission and then weekly, and other cultures as clinically indicated.

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