The endemic state of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) occurs through a constant influx of MRSA into the healthcare setting from newly admitted MRSA-positive patients, followed by cross-transmission among inpatients and an efflux of MRSA from the hospital with discharged patients. To date, most MRSA prevention strategies have targeted cross-transmission among hospitalised patients. Intensive concerted interventions that include isolation can reduce the MRSA incidence substantially. However, debate continues about the cost-effectiveness of infection control policies, including screening protocols, to control the influx of MRSA into hospitals. The rationale and cost-effectiveness of wide screening, as compared to targeted screening, should be further studied using appropriate statistical approaches and economic modelling.

Tacconelli, E., Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: risk assessment and infection control policies, <<CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION>>, 2008; (Maggio): 407-410. [doi:10.1111/j.1469-0691.2007.01936.x] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/30458]

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: risk assessment and infection control policies

Tacconelli, Evelina
2008

Abstract

The endemic state of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) occurs through a constant influx of MRSA into the healthcare setting from newly admitted MRSA-positive patients, followed by cross-transmission among inpatients and an efflux of MRSA from the hospital with discharged patients. To date, most MRSA prevention strategies have targeted cross-transmission among hospitalised patients. Intensive concerted interventions that include isolation can reduce the MRSA incidence substantially. However, debate continues about the cost-effectiveness of infection control policies, including screening protocols, to control the influx of MRSA into hospitals. The rationale and cost-effectiveness of wide screening, as compared to targeted screening, should be further studied using appropriate statistical approaches and economic modelling.
2008
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Tacconelli, E., Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: risk assessment and infection control policies, <<CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION>>, 2008; (Maggio): 407-410. [doi:10.1111/j.1469-0691.2007.01936.x] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/30458]
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