A multimodal infection control concept in a burn intensive care unit – lessons learnt from a MRSA outbreak

Conclusion A comprehensive concept is required to control the spread of all multi-drug resistant microorganisms including MRSA on a burn unit. Where patients colonized or infected with MRSA appear to be the main reservoir transfer of these patients to other units, or temporary closure of the unit, accompanied by intensive cleaning are very effective measures to stop transmission events.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research