Mupirocin prophylaxis against nosocomial Staphylococcus aureus infections in nonsurgical patients: a randomized study.

BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage is a major risk factor for nosocomial S. aureus infection. Studies show that intranasal mupirocin can prevent nosocomial surgical site infections. No data are available on the efficacy of mupirocin in nonsurgical patients. OBJECTIVE: To assess the ef...

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Автори: Wertheim, H, Vos, M, Ott, A, Voss, A, Kluytmans, J, Vandenbroucke-Grauls, C, Meester, M, van Keulen, P, Verbrugh, H
Формат: Journal article
Мова:English
Опубліковано: 2004