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MRSA outbreak at a transplantation unit

Authors :
G.C.S. Amâncio
J.G.C. Madeira
Wanessa Trindade Clemente
Rosane Luiza Coutinho
Luciana C. Faria
Edna Maria Rezende
L.F.R. Paiva
Roberta Maia de Castro Romanelli
Francelli Cordeiro Neves
Agnaldo Soares Lima
Gláucia Helena Martinho
Stella Sala Soares Lima
Source :
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 54-59
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections frequently complicate the post-operative course of transplant recipients, and despite nasal carriage and endemic colonization, MRSA outbreaks are not commonly described. This study reports a case of MRSA outbreak and discusses infection control measures and recommendations for this situation.

Details

ISSN :
16784391
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Brazilian journal of infectious diseases : an official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....b57c546fc153c6822b97e6f41c682189