Utilization of the chromogenic agar MRSA ID in the surveillance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a low endemic unit for MRSA

Utilization of the chromogenic agar MRSA ID in the surveillance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a low endemic unit for MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the most common pathogen responsible for nosocomial infections.Approximately 20% of patients undergoing surgical operations acquires at least one nosocomial infection. Nasal carriers of S. aureus have been identified as one of the populati...

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Main Authors: Laura Squarzon, Andrea Tessari, Silvia Paccagnella, Marino Scarin, Marina Munari, Antonietta Cavallaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2008-06-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
Subjects:
MRSA, Nosocomial infection, Prevention
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2585

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