Tea tree oil as an alternative topical decolonization agent for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

作者: M Caelli , J Porteous , C.F Carson , R Heller , T.V Riley

DOI: 10.1053/JHIN.2000.0830

关键词: Melaleuca alternifoliaMicrococcaceaeMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusEssential oilMicrobiologyMupirocinStaphylococcus aureusMeticillinMedicineTea tree oilTraditional medicine

摘要: The combination of a 4% tea tree oil nasal ointment and 5% body wash was compared with standard 2% mupirocin triclosan for the eradication methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage. appeared to perform better than combination, although difference not statistically significant due small number patients.

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