MULTIPLE ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS IN REHABILITATION AND EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES: A NON‐PROBLEM
- 1 October 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Anz Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 52 (5) , 534-535
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1982.tb06047.x
Abstract
While MRSA (multiple antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a serious problem in some areas in ‘acute’ hospitals this report documents experience in a 340 bed rehabilitation and extended care hospital in unrestricted admission of patients carrying MRSA, and management in open wards and departments without isolation. No significant morbidity or mortality has resulted, and rehabilitation programs continued unimpeded without significant risk to other patients or staff.This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:
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