Mupirocin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mupirocin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Mupirocin is widely used for nasal decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus to prevent subsequent staphylococcal infection in patients and healthcare personnel. However, the prolonged and unrestricted use has led to the emergence of mupirocin-resistant (mupR) S. aureus. The aim of...

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Main Authors: Adebayo O. Shittu, Mamadou Kaba, Shima M. Abdulgader, Yewande O. Ajao, Mujibat O. Abiola, Ayodele O. Olatimehin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Africa
Prevalence
Meta-analysis
Mupirocin
Staphylococcus aureus
Systematic review
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-018-0382-5

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