Universal Surveillance for Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in 3 Affiliated Hospitals

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Authors

Ari Robicsek · NorthShore University HealthSystem

Jennifer L. Beaumont

Abstract

The introduction of universal admission surveillance for MRSA was associated with a large reduction in MRSA disease during admission and 30 days after discharge.

Topics & Keywords

Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 148, Issue 6, pp. 409-418

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-148-6-200803180-00003

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