Intractable nasal carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

The elimination of a methicillin-resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from the nose of a hospital staff member is described. Administration of antibacterial agents and intranasal inoculation of a sensitive strain of Staph. aureus failed to eradicate the MRSA. The MRSA disappeared after r...

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Published inMedical journal of Australia Vol. 1; no. 12; p. 607
Main Authors Gawler, D M, Royle, J P, Tosolini, F A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 14.06.1980
Subjects
Carrier State - microbiology
Cross Infection - microbiology
Humans
Medical Staff, Hospital
Methicillin - pharmacology
Nasal Mucosa - microbiology
Penicillin Resistance
Staphylococcal Infections - microbiology
Staphylococcus aureus - drug effects
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Summary:The elimination of a methicillin-resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from the nose of a hospital staff member is described. Administration of antibacterial agents and intranasal inoculation of a sensitive strain of Staph. aureus failed to eradicate the MRSA. The MRSA disappeared after removal of the staff member from the hospital environment.
ISSN:0025-729X
DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1980.tb135164.x