The impact of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on ENT practice

被引：10

作者：

Nixon, I. J. ^{[1
]}

Bingham, B. J. G. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] So Gen Hosp, Glasgow G51 4TF, Lanark, Scotland

来源：

JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY | 2006年 / 120卷 / 09期

关键词：

methicillin resistant Stapyleoccus aureus; ENT;

D O I：

10.1017/S0022215106001393

中图分类号：

R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];

学科分类号：

100213 ;

摘要：

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are increasingly common and present a major problem for the modern day ENT surgeon. This article reviews the development of methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and how it has come to affect ENT practice. We look at the evidence behind measures taken to help deal with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and to prevent its spread. We go on to suggest a departmental guideline for infection control, which we hope can be implemented to help deal with the problems created by MRSA.

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