Assessing Mupirocin Resistance in MRSA Isolates in Hospitals in Cleveland, OH and Detroit, MI

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common pathogen responsible for nosocomial and community-acquired infections with high morbidity and mortality1. MRSA nasal colonization is a major risk factor for developing infection in the hospital setting2,3. Decolonization of M...

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Main Authors: Taylor Yakubik, Collin Telchik, Andrea Grimbergen, Chetan Jinadatha, Munok Hwang, Hosoon Choi, Curtis Donskey, Jennifer Cadnum, Sorabh Dhar, Piyali Chatterjee, Keith Kaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-07-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X24002729/type/journal_article