A study of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of MRSA screening and monitoring on surgical wards using a new, rapid molecular test (EMMS)
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>MRSA is a significant contributor to prolonged hospital stay, poor clinical outcome and increased healthcare costs amongst surgical patients. A PCR test has been developed for rapid detection of MRSA in nasal swabs. The aims of this...
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Main Authors: | Gossain Savita (Author), Stallard Nigel (Author), Bradbury Andrew (Author), Szczepura Ala (Author), Davies Ruth (Author), Hardy Katherine J (Author), Walley Paul (Author), Hawkey Peter M (Author) |
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2007-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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