Open AccessPredictive Role of Targeted, Active Surveillance Cultures for Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Author(s) -
Safiya Al Musawi,
Qassim Alkhaleefa,
Samia Alnassri,
Aisha Alamri,
Amani Alnimr
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
infection and drug resistance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.033
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1178-6973
DOI - 10.2147/idr.s340871
Subject(s) - medicine , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , isolation (microbiology) , throat , axilla , staphylococcus aureus , groin , colonisation , surgery , microbiology and biotechnology , colonization , biology , bacteria , cancer , breast cancer , genetics
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation is an important source of healthcare-acquired infections. Reliable screening strategies for MRSA colonisation are essential for the timely implementation of infection control measures.