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[MRSA as a challenge to clinical organization].

Authors :
Daschner F
Schumpelick V
Source :
Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen [Chirurg] 2002 Sep; Vol. 73 (9), pp. 924-9.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Epidemics, caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are an increasing problem in surgical hospitals. About 10 years ago, Germany only had sporadic cases with MRSA; currently, about 15% of all Staphylococcus aureus in Germany are methicillin-resistant. The most important measures in management and therapeutic strategies regarding MRSA are presented.

Subjects

Subjects :
Cross Infection transmission
Germany
Humans
Risk Factors
Staphylococcal Infections transmission
Surgical Wound Infection transmission
Cross Infection prevention & control
Disinfection organization & administration
Housekeeping, Hospital organization & administration
Methicillin Resistance
Staphylococcal Infections prevention & control
Surgery Department, Hospital organization & administration
Surgical Wound Infection prevention & control

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Language :
German
ISSN :
0009-4722
Volume :
73
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12297959
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00104-001-0396-y
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