A study of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of MRSA screening and monitoring on surgical wards using a new, rapid molecular test (EMMS)

• 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)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...