Control of MRSA infection and colonisation in an intensive care unit by GeneOhm MRSA assay and culture methods

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Methicillin-resistant <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>(MRSA) is one of the major nosocomial pathogens. Due to the diffusion of MRSA strains in both hospital and community settings, prevention and control strategies are rec...

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Main Authors: Valle Claudia, Pasca Maria, De Vitis Debora, Marzani Federico, Emmi Vincenzo, Marone Piero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/137