An outbreak of infection with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a special care baby unit: value of topical mupirocin and of traditional methods of infection control

作者: E.A. Davies , A.M. Emmerson , G.M. Hogg , M.F. Patterson , M.D. Shields

DOI: 10.1016/0195-6701(87)90137-X

关键词: Infection controlSpecial care baby unitIntensive care medicineIsolation (health care)Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusLow birth weightStaphylococcus aureusOutbreakMedicineMupirocinMicrobiology (medical)Infectious DiseasesGeneral Medicine

摘要: This report deals with the problems associated a high incidence rate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in low birth weight infants regional special care baby unit. Strict isolation facilities were not used and outbreak was promptly brought under control by use intensive traditional methods infection topical mupirocin paraffin base.

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