Targeted Staphylococcus aureus decolonization in acute inpatient and intensive care settings of an academic medical center
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of healthcare associated infections and is associated with high mortality. S. aureus colonization of skin and mucosa contributes to its pathogenesis. Universal S. aureus decolonization reduces methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and other bloods...
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Main Authors: | David DiTullio (Author), Courtney Takats (Author), Sarah Hochman (Author) |
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Cambridge University Press,
2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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