Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Conventional Cleaning Regimen in Removing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus From Contaminated Surfaces in an Intensive Care Unit

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作者
Aldeyab, Mamoon A. [1 ]
McElnay, James C.
Elshibly, Salah M. [2 ]
Hughes, Carmel M. [1 ]
McDowell, David A. [3 ]
McMahon, M. Ann S. [3 ]
Scott, Michael G. [2 ]
Kearney, Mary P. [2 ]
机构
[1] Queens Univ Belfast, Clin & Practice Res Grp, Sch Pharm, Belfast BT9 7BL, Antrim, North Ireland
[2] United Hosp Trust, Belfast, Antrim, North Ireland
[3] Univ Ulster, Sch Hlth Sci, Food Microbiol Res Grp, Newtownabbey, North Ireland
关键词
MRSA; ACQUISITION;
D O I
10.1086/595964
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
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