Prevention strategies for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in Latin America

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dc.contributor.authorAlvarez, Carlos
dc.contributor.authorLabarca, Jaime
dc.contributor.authorSalles, Mauro
dc.contributor.otherGrp Latinoamer Trab
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-10T13:16:36Z
dc.date.available2024-01-10T13:16:36Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractAfter the first reports of the emergence of MRSA in the 1970s, numerous measures intended to prevent its transmission were initiated in hospitals. However, in most cases, large-scale measures failed to be implemented and the transmission of MRSA has since led to a global pandemic. Presently, doubts still remain about the best approach to prevent and control M RSA and more often than not, control measures are not implemented. Therefore, we review here the current situation in Latin America with respect to existing policies for control of M RSA, and evaluate the evidence for control measures in hospitals and the community. We look at the risk factors for infection and transmission of MRSA between hospital patients and within specific populations in the community, and at the effect of antibiotic usage on the spread of MRSA in these settings. Finally, we summarize recommendations for the prevention and control of MRSA, which can be applied to the Latin American hospital environment and community setting.
dc.format.extent13 páginas
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.eissn0717-6341
dc.identifier.issn0716-1018
dc.identifier.pubmedidMEDLINE:21137163
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/78597
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000281351700005
dc.information.autorucMedicina;Labarca J;S/I;62874
dc.language.isoes
dc.nota.accesoSin adjunto
dc.publisherSOC CHILENA INFECTOLOGIA
dc.revistaREVISTA CHILENA DE INFECTOLOGIA
dc.rightsregistro bibliográfico
dc.subjectMRSA
dc.subjectprevention
dc.subjectinfection control
dc.subjectLatin America
dc.subjectINTENSIVE-CARE-UNIT
dc.subjectACTIVE SURVEILLANCE CULTURES
dc.subjectGRAM-NEGATIVE BACILLI
dc.subjectRISK-FACTORS
dc.subjectCLOSTRIDIUM-DIFFICILE
dc.subjectHOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT
dc.subjectANTIBIOTIC EXPOSURE
dc.subjectANTIMICROBIAL USE
dc.subjectCONTAMINATION
dc.subjectSTRAINS
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titlePrevention strategies for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in Latin America
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen27
sipa.codpersvinculados62874
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.indexScielo
sipa.indexScopus
sipa.trazabilidadCarga SIPA;09-01-2024
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