Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus and prevention of nosocomial infections.
This review summarizes the clinically relevant aspects of nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus. The epidemiology, associated risk, and the effects of eradication are discussed. The main conclusions are that nasal carriage of S. aureus is a well-defined risk factor for subsequent infection in near...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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