The Burden of Staphylococcus aureus Infections on Hospitals in the United States

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Authors

Gary A. Noskin · Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Robert J. Rubin · Georgetown University

Jerome J. Schentag · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Jan Kluytmans · Amphia Ziekenhuis

Edwin C. Hedblom

Maartje Smulders · IQVIA (United Kingdom)

Elizabeth M. Lapetina · IQVIA (United Kingdom)

Abstract

Staphylococcus aureus infections represent a considerable burden to US hospitals, particularly among high-risk patient populations. The potential benefits to hospitals in terms of reduced use of resources and costs as well as improved outcomes from preventing S aureus infections are significant.

Topics & Keywords

Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Surgical site infection prevention Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Internal Medicine

Volume 165, Issue 15, pp. 1756-1756

DOI: 10.1001/archinte.165.15.1756

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