Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: an ever-emerging epidemic. AAOHN journal : official journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses [AAOHN J] Journal article

Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is approaching epidemic status, with life-threatening consequences. Prevention of MRSA infections can best be achieved by hand hygiene. Antibiotics should be chosen on the basis of culture results and sensitivity.

AAOHN journal : official journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses [AAOHN J]

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Carrier State
Communicable Diseases, Emerging
Community-Acquired Infections
Handwashing
Humans
Infection Control
Methicillin Resistance
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Nurse's Role
Occupational Health Nursing
Risk Factors
Staphylococcal Infections
Staphylococcus aureus