Impact of Active Surveillance and Contact Isolation on Transmission of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Intensive Care Units in an Area With High Prevalence

Impact of Active Surveillance and Contact Isolation on Transmission of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Intensive Care Units in an Area With High Prevalence

Previous research has suggested that active surveillance and early initiation of contact isolation (ASI) can control the nosocomial spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), especially among intensive care unit (ICU) patients. However, these interventions have never been implemen...

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Main Authors: Jann-Tay Wang, Tsai-Ling Lauderdale, Wen-Sen Lee, Jeng-Hua Huang, Tsung-Hsi Wang, Shan-Chwen Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-04-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
intensive care units
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
patient isolation
surveillance
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664610600514

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