An outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in dermatology indoor patients

• Published in: Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology Vol. 69; no. 6
• Main Author: Sachdev D, Amladi S, Natraj G, Baveja S, Kharkar V, Mahajan S, Khopkar U
• Format: Journal Article
• Published: India Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) 03.05.2004
• Subjects: Antibiotic sensitivity test; Control of MRSA; MRSA; Vancomycin

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major nosocomial pathogen. Indiscriminate and increased use of systemic antibiotics has led to the emergence of MRSA. Infected or colonized ward patients are the main reservoir of infection. Once colonized, the risk of subsequent lo...