Prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonisation in Patients undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Observational Study

Prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonisation in Patients undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Observational Study

Introduction: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) presents a significant, yet preventable, complication in Total Joint Arthroplasties (TJAs). Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) of prosthetic joints resulting from MRSA lead to substantial patient morbidity, mortality, and impose a signifi...

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Main Authors: Pratibha Shamanna, Aparna Siddahalingappa Harbishettar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
arthroplasty
chlorhexidine bodywash
surgical site infections
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