Staphylococcus aureus Decolonization as a Prevention Strategy - 13/08/11
, Nick Daneman, MD a, cAbstract |
Decolonization may be defined as treatment to eradicate Staphylococcus aureus or methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA) carriage. Potential benefits of decolonization include decreased risk of subsequent staphylococcal infection and prevention of staphylococcal transmission to reduce endemic rates of infection or manage outbreaks. This article reviews available data regarding various proposed treatment regimens for eradicating staphylococcal carriage and the effectiveness of decolonization for infection prevention and as an infection control measure.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.keywords : Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, Decolonization, Mupirocin, Prophylaxis, Prevention
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Vol 23 - N° 1
P. 133-151 - mars 2009 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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