Ten-year decrease of acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia at a single institution: the result of a multifaceted program combining cross-transmission prevention and antimicrobial stewardship

Ten-year decrease of acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia at a single institution: the result of a multifaceted program combining cross-transmission prevention and antimicrobial stewardship

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In France, the proportion of MRSA has been over 25% since 2000. Prevention of hospital-acquired (HA) MRSA spread is based on isolation precautions and antibiotic stewardship. At our institution, before 2000, the Infection Disease and...

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Main Authors: Chalfine Annie, Kitzis Marie-Dominique, Bezie Yvonnick, Benali Adel, Perniceni Laurence, Nguyen Jean-Claude, Dumay Marie, Gonot Jacqueline, Rejasse Gilles, Goldstein Fred, Carlet Jean, Misset Benoît
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
MRSA
Bacteremia
Hospital-acquired
Isolation precaution
Alcohol based hand rub
Antibiotic stewardship
Online Access:http://www.aricjournal.com/content/1/1/18

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