Universal Surveillance versus Targeted Surveillance in Reduction of HA-MRSA in Endemic Setting

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is endemic in Singapore with about 50% of all Staphyloccus aureus isolates reported as MRSA. This study aims to determine the impact of universal MRSA screening in reducing healthcare-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) in an acute tertiary care hospital.

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2016-06, Vol.44 (6), p.S100-S100
Main Authors: Yuen, Tan Kwee, RN, Gillian, Lee Li Xin, NA, Ming, Tee Yong, RN, JiaHua, Seah, RN, Amin, Ismawati Mohamad, Lin, Ling Moi, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hospitals
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
Staphylococcus infections
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Summary:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is endemic in Singapore with about 50% of all Staphyloccus aureus isolates reported as MRSA. This study aims to determine the impact of universal MRSA screening in reducing healthcare-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) in an acute tertiary care hospital.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.134