| Literature DB >> 32036800 |
Gita Nadimpalli1, Lyndsay M O'Hara1, Lisa Pineles1, Karly Lebherz2, J Kristie Johnson1,3, David P Calfee4, Loren G Miller5, Daniel J Morgan1, Anthony D Harris1.
Abstract
The transmission rate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to gloves or gowns of healthcare personnel (HCP) caring for MRSA patients in a non-intensive care unit setting was 5.4%. Contamination rates were higher among HCP performing direct patient care and when patients had detectable MRSA on their body. These findings may inform risk-based contact precautions.Entities:
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32036800 PMCID: PMC7200276 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.10
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ISSN: 0899-823X Impact factor: 3.254