MRSA: an infection control overview.(Continuing professional development: bacterial pathogens MRSA self-assessment practice profile assessment)(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus )

From: Nursing Standard | Date: July 23, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

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NS201 Rayner D (2003) MRSA: an infection control overview. Nursing Standard. 17, 45, 47-53. Date of acceptance: April 30 2003.

Summary

MRSA is challenging nursing and medical professionals in hospitals and the community. Effective antibiotic therapy and risk assessment are needed together with good infection control ...

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