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

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dc.contributor.authorAlvarez, Carlos
dc.contributor.authorLabarca, Jaime
dc.contributor.authorSalles, Mauro
dc.contributor.authorLatin Amer Working Grp Gram
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-10T12:07:42Z
dc.date.available2024-01-10T12:07:42Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractAfter the first reports of the emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (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 MRSA 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 MRSA, 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.description.funderPfizer Inc., New York, NY, USA
dc.description.funderPfizer Inc.
dc.description.funderPfizer
dc.format.extent12 páginas
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.eissn1678-4391
dc.identifier.issn1413-8670
dc.identifier.pubmedidMEDLINE:21180925
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/76314
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000285507500005
dc.information.autorucMedicina;Labarca J;S/I;62874
dc.language.isoen
dc.nota.accesoSin adjunto
dc.publisherELSEVIER BRAZIL
dc.revistaBRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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.subjectINFECTION-CONTROL
dc.subjectRISK-FACTORS
dc.subjectCLOSTRIDIUM-DIFFICILE
dc.subjectHOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT
dc.subjectANTIBIOTIC EXPOSURE
dc.subjectANTIMICROBIAL USE
dc.subjectCONTAMINATION
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titlePrevention strategies for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Latin America
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen14
sipa.codpersvinculados62874
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.indexScielo
sipa.indexScopus
sipa.trazabilidadCarga SIPA;09-01-2024
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