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An investigation of an outbreak: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization in an intensive care cardiac unit.

The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association - 1 Nov 2009

Umoren Inemesit, Nakamatsu Raul, Sciortino Carmen, Sarver Joanna, Blake Susan, Peyrani Paula, Wiemken Timothy, Woods Charles, Ramirez Julio

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BACKGROUND: Colonization in the nares with Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been described as a risk factor for eventual MRSA infection. The objective of this report is to describe the outbreak investigation, to identify the risk factors involved, and to evaluate and recommend control measures. METHODS: This study was a retrospective observational outbreak study carried out in the Intensive...

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