Identifying  conditions for elimination and epidemic potential of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in nursing homes

ConclusionsBased on our model, MRSA elimination from nursing homes, while theoretically possible, was unlikely to be achieved in practice. Decolonization therapy that can sustain higher clearance rates or lower MRSA-positive introductions over years may reduce strain-specific prevalence of MRSA in the facilities, and antibiotic stewardship may contribute to this effort. Large-scale MRSA outbreaks were unlikely in this setting.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research