Monitoring of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Nasal Swabs Obtained from Dental Clinic Healthcare Providers and Medical Environment Nurses

• Published in: International journal of oral biology Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 7 - 12
• Main Authors: Han, Seung-Ho, Song, In-Sook, Kim, Jong-Koan, Park, Jum-Gi, Park, Jang-Hwan, Lee, Myeong-Jae, Kim, Shin-Moo, Kim, Kang-Ju
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한구강생물학회 31.03.2010
• Subjects: 치의학; nosocomial infection; nasal swab; MRSA

The aims of this study were to investigate the nosocomial infection route of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and explore preventative methods for this pathogen that involve blocking its dispersion. We cultured MRSA from nasal cavity swabs collected between June and July 2008 that...