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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus outbreak: a consensus panel's definition and management guidelines

R P Wenzel1, D R Reagan, J S Bertino

  • 1Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298-0663, USA.

American Journal of Infection Control
|May 19, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreak is defined as increased MRSA cases or transmission of a single strain. Guidelines are provided for managing potential MRSA outbreaks in healthcare settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a significant threat in healthcare settings.
  • Effective management of MRSA outbreaks requires clear definitions and standardized guidelines.
  • Previous approaches to MRSA outbreak management lacked consensus.

Framework:

  • Defined an MRSA outbreak as an increased rate of cases or transmission of a single strain.
  • Proposed a four-phase approach for managing potential outbreaks: hypothesis generation, epidemiologic workup, and microbiologic studies.
  • Recommended considering mupirocin calcium treatment for healthcare worker decolonization.

Implementation:

  • Guidelines developed through a consensus process involving 18 panel members from diverse specialties and institutions.

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  • Literature review, personal opinions, and expert consensus formed the basis for the guidelines.
  • The framework involves stepwise, multidisciplinary actions.

    • Implications:

    • Provides a definition and management guidelines for MRSA outbreaks adaptable to institutional needs.
    • Aims to improve the response to and control of MRSA in healthcare.
    • Serves as a starting point for institutions until further effectiveness studies are available.