Outbreak of epidemic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a regional burns unit: Management and implications

Colonization of burn patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is not uncommon, however an outbreak that necessitates closure of a burns unit is relatively rare. The objective of this study was to present the experience of a regional adult burns unit where an outbreak of epide...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Burns 2006-06, Vol.32 (4), p.452-457
Hauptverfasser:	Rashid, Abid, Solomon, Livingstone K., Lewis, Harry G., Khan, Khalid
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Burn Units Burns Burns - microbiology Burns unit closure Cross Infection - drug therapy Cross Infection - microbiology Disease Outbreaks Female Humans Length of Stay Male Medical sciences Methicillin Resistance Middle Aged MRSA Northern Ireland - epidemiology Outbreak Staphylococcal Infections - drug therapy Staphylococcal Infections - epidemiology Staphylococcus aureus - drug effects Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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