Decreasing healthcare-associated infections (HAI) is an efficient method to decrease healthcare-associated Methicillin-resistant S.aureus (MRSA) infections Antimicrobial resistance data from the German national nosocomial surveillance system KISS

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>By analysing the data of the intensive care unit (ICU) component of the German national nosocomial infection surveillance system (KISS) during the last ten years, we have observed a steady increase in the MRSA rates (proportions) fro...

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Main Authors: Gastmeier Petra, Schwab Frank, Behnke Michael, Geffers Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Online Access:http://www.aricjournal.com/1/1/3