Prevention and Control of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute Care Settings

• Andie S. Lee ^[1] ; Benedikt Huttner ^[2] ; Stephan Harbarth ^[2]
  1. [1] Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

     Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

     Australia

     
  2. [2] Université de Genève

     Université de Genève

     Genève, Suiza

     
• Localización: Infectious disease clinics of North America, ISSN 0891-5520, Vol. 30, Nº. 4, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare, Part II: Epidemiology and Prevention of Infections), págs. 931-952
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a leading cause of health care–associated infections worldwide. Controversies with regard to the effectiveness of various MRSA control strategies have contributed to varying approaches to the control of this pathogen in different settings. However, new evidence from large-scale studies has emerged, particularly with regards to MRSA screening and decolonization strategies, which will inform future control practices. The implementation as well as outcomes of control measures in the real world is not only influenced by scientific evidence but also depends on economic, administrative, governmental, and political influences.