MRSA outbreak at a transplantation unit

Autor: R.M.C. Romanelli, W.T. Clemente, S.S.S. Lima, E.M. Rezende, G.H. Martinho, L.F.R. Paiva, F.A.C. Neves, J.G.C. Madeira, G.C.S. Amâncio, A.S. Lima, L.C. Faria, R.L. Coutinho
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 54-59 (2010)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1413-8670
DOI: 10.1016/S1413-8670(10)70011-8
Popis: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections frequently complicate the post-operative course of transplant recipients, and despite nasal carriage and endemic colonization, MRSA outbreaks are not commonly described. This study reports a case of MRSA outbreak and discusses infection control measures and recommendations for this situation. Keywords: MRSA, outbreak, surgical site infection, liver transplantation, RAPD
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