MRSA: A Challenge to Norwegian Nursing Home Personnel
In Norway, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasing in primary healthcare, associated with imported cases and outbreaks in long-term care. According to Norwegian national guidelines, MRSA-exposed healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients are tested. Carriage of MRSA leads to exc...
Main Authors: | M. Thorstad, I. Sie, B. M. Andersen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/197683 |
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