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Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): screening and decolonisation.

Barry Cookson¹, Marc J M Bonten, Fiona M Mackenzie

¹Laboratory of Healthcare Associated Infection, Centre for Infections, Health Protection Agency, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW95EQ, UK. barry.cookson@hpa.org.uk

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

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Summary

Screening patients for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is key for control in endemic areas. Decolonising carriers may be an option, but costs and benefits need evaluation.

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Biosensor for Detection of Antibiotic Resistant Staphylococcus Bacteria

Biosensor for Detection of Antibiotic Resistant Staphylococcus Bacteria

Published on: May 8, 2013

Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Public Health
Clinical Microbiology

Background:

Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a growing threat in healthcare and the community.
Effective MRSA control requires strategies addressing healthcare, community, and livestock reservoirs.

Framework:

A European Consensus Conference concluded that patient screening is essential for MRSA control in endemic settings.
Decolonisation of MRSA carriers is a potential strategy, contingent on infection risk assessment within specific contexts.

Implementation:

Staff screening for MRSA is complex due to challenges in differentiating transient carriage from colonization and potential impacts on staffing.
Environmental screening can serve as an audit tool for hygiene practices, though its direct role in MRSA infection is not fully understood.

Implications:

Both MRSA screening and decolonisation strategies incur significant costs, necessitating careful evaluation of their clinical value.
Ongoing European initiatives aim to provide data on the cost-effectiveness of various MRSA infection control strategies.