Is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) contamination of ward-based computer terminals a surrogate marker for nosocomial MRSA transmission and handwashing compliance?

A survey of two acute district general hospitals (A and B) was undertaken to investigate the extent of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) contamination of ward-based computer terminals. Of 25 terminals examined, MRSA was identified in six (24%). Environmental contamination was of a l...

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Publicado en:Journal of Hospital Infection Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 72 - 76
Autores principales: Devine J, Cooke RPD, Wright EP
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: W B Saunders 2001 May
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