Effect of mupirocin treatment on nasal, pharyngeal, and perineal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in healthy adults.
Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus is an important risk factor for S. aureus infections. Mupirocin nasal ointment is presently the treatment of choice for decolonizing the anterior nares. However, recent clinical trials show limited benefit from mupirocin prophylaxis in preventing nosocomial S....
Main Authors: | Wertheim, H, Verveer, J, Boelens, H, van Belkum, A, Verbrugh, H, Vos, M |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2005
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