From Nares to Wound: Exploring the mechanisms for Staphylococcal surgical site infections, implications for infection prevention

• Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE Vol. 3; no. 1; p. e130
• Main Authors: Troeman, Darren P. R., Kluytmans, Jan A. J. W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Air flow; Etiology; Nose; Skin; Staphylococcus infections; Surgical site infections; Ventilation

Abstract Surgical site infections (SSIs) are important healthcare-associated infections, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, healthcare costs, and prolonged hospital stays. Staphylococcus aureus is an important and common microbial cause of SSI. Nasal carriage of S. aureus has been shown t...