Persistence of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in re-admitted patients

A retrospective cohort study was conducted to investigate the duration and risk factors for persistence of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization among known carriers who were re-admitted to hospital. MRSA carriage persisted in a high proportion of known carriers up to two ye...

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Published in:The Journal of hospital infection 2018-11, Vol.100 (3), p.350-354
Main Authors: Chiew, C.J., Ho, H.J., Win, M.K., Tan, A., Lim, J.W., Ang, B., Chow, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Carrier State - epidemiology
Carrier State - microbiology
Female
Humans
Male
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus - isolation & purification
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Nosocomial infection
Patient Readmission
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Screening
Staphylococcal Infections - epidemiology
Staphylococcal Infections - microbiology
Time Factors
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Summary:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to investigate the duration and risk factors for persistence of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization among known carriers who were re-admitted to hospital. MRSA carriage persisted in a high proportion of known carriers up to two years after their last date of discharge, and re-admission screening should be performed for at least this duration. A targeted screening approach should focus on older patients with a history of long inpatient stays, who are at higher risk of persistent carriage. Timely discharge planning is important in reducing the risk of persistent MRSA colonization among known carriers.
ISSN:0195-6701
1532-2939
DOI:10.1016/j.jhin.2018.04.001