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Decolonize MRSA Carriers to Prevent Recurrent Infections

April 24, 2012

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Family members of children infected with community associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have a high prevalence of Staph colonization themselves. One-quarter of household contacts of children with MRSA infections had nasal colonization with the infection in this study, suggesting that transmission between family members is common. The authors suggest decolonizing these carriers to prevent recurrent infections.

RESULT:Increased prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization in household contacts of children with community acquired disease
BMC Infectious Diseases | Feb 20, 2012 (FREE FULL TEXT)

In hospitals, not only is decolonization effective; it’s an efficient use of resources in ICUs, say the authors of the report below. They note that screening and decolonization can actually lead to cost savings.

RESULT: Screening, isolation, and decolonisation strategies in the control of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in intensive care units: cost effectiveness evaluation
British Medical Journal | Oct 6, 2011 (FREE FULL TEXT)

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