Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major cause of healthcare- and
community-associated infections worldwide. Within the healthcare setting alone, MRSA …

This review summarizes the clinically relevant aspects of nasal carriage of Staphylococcus
aureus. The epidemiology, associated risk, and the effects of eradication are discussed. The …

Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a worldwide problem,
although its prevalence varies considerably among countries. The epidemiology of MRSA is …

Background Selective digestive tract decontamination (SDD) and selective oropharyngeal
decontamination (SOD) are infection-prevention measures used in the treatment of some …

Staphylococcus aureus is the second most frequent cause of nosocomial blood infections.
We screened 14 008 non-bacteraemic, non-surgical patients for S aureus nasal carriage at …

Background Nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus are at increased risk for health care–associated
infections with this organism. Decolonization of nasal and extranasal sites on …

Importance The human and financial costs of treating surgical site infections (SSIs) are
increasing. The number of surgical procedures performed in the United States continues to rise, …

To evaluate the importance of nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus as a risk factor for
the development ofwound infection at the sternotomy site after cardiac surgery, a case-control …

Background. The worldwide prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)–producing
Enterobacteriaceae is increasing rapidly both in hospitals and in the community. A …

The objective of this study was to determine whether use of mupirocin nasal ointment for
perioperative eradication of Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage is effective in preventing the …