Evaluation of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Colonization in Patients and Nursing Staff of Intensive Care Units of A Tertiary Care Hospital in A Rural Area
Context: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an increasing problem in health care facilities. Rising colonization rates lead to increased infection rates in the community and in hospitals. MRSA infection in critically ill patients is associated with prolonged intensive care uni...
Main Authors: | Rajesh Bareja, Kanu Goel, Shinu Pottathil, Vinod Kumar Narang, Varsha Ashok Singh, Prem Singh Grover |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2013-10-01
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Series: | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/1996/5-6900_E(_)_F(H)_PF1(SH)_PFA(H).pdf |
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