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...

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Main Authors: M. Thorstad, I. Sie, B. M. Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/197683

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