Abstract
Literature on the occurrence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in hospitals and long-term-care facilities in various countries of America, Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe is reviewed. It is concluded that the increasing prevalence of MRSA is a worldwide problem, affecting both affluent and poor countries, and that infection control guidelines are needed in all regions affected.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 101-106 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Methicillin resistance
- Nosocomial infections
- Staphylococcus aureus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology (medical)