Targeted versus universal screening and decolonization to reduce healthcare-associated meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection.

BACKGROUND: The benefits of universal meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) admission screening, compared with screening targeted patient groups and the additional impact of discharge screening, are uncertain. AIMS: To quantify the impact of MRSA screening plus decolonization treatment o...

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Main Authors: Deeny, SR, Cooper, B, Cookson, B, Hopkins, S, Robotham, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013