Rapid MRSA test in exposed persons: Costs and savings in hospitals
Andersen BM et al. – The MRSA Xpert test is easy to perform, has a high negative predictive value, and may be used to control healthcare workers and patients exposed to MRSA. Sampling from multiple anatomical locations is recommended. Still, more then 10 % of MRSA positive cases may not be found. read more
Surgical Masks for Protection of Health Care Personnel against Pandemic Novel Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1)- 2009: Results from an Observational Study
Ang B et al. – There is ongoing debate about the efficacy of surgical masks versus N95 respirators for protection against pandemic novel swine–origin influenza A (H1N1)– 2009. The hospital, which is designated to manage outbreaks of emerging infection, has robust surveillance systems to detect infection in staff. read more
Increasing Skin Infections and Staphylococcus aureus Complications in Children, England, 1997-2006
Saxena S et al. – During 1997–2006, general practitioner consultations for skin conditions for children <18 years of age in England increased 19%, from 128.5 to 152.9/1,000 child–years, and antistaphylococcal drug prescription rates increased 64%, from 17.8 to 29.1/1,000 child–years. read more
Community-associated meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
DeLeo FR et al. – Meticillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is endemic in hospitals worldwide, and causes substantial morbidity and mortality. read more
Importance of Colonization Site in the Current Epidemic of Staphylococcal Skin Abscesses
Faden H et al. – Skin and soft–tissue abscesses in the current epidemic of community–associated staphylococcal disease are strongly associated with rectal colonization by PFT USA300. Nasal colonization in children does not seem to be a risk factor. read more
