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- Title
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Europe: which infection control measures are taken?
- Authors
Hansen, S; Schwab, F; Asensio, A; Carsauw, H; Heczko, P; Klavs, I; Lyytikäinen, O; Palomar, M; Riesenfeld-Orn, I; Savey, A; Szilagyi, E; Valinteliene, R; Fabry, J; Gastmeier, P
- Abstract
The prevalence of hospital-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections shows a huge variety across Europe. Some countries reported a reduction in MRSA frequency, while in others countries increasing MRSA rates have been observed. To reduce the spread of MRSA in the healthcare setting, a sufficient MRSA management is essential. In order to reflect the MRSA management across Europe, MRSA prevention policies were surveyed in ten countries.
- Publication
Infection, 2010, Vol 38, Issue 3, p159
- ISSN
1439-0973
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s15010-010-0001-8