Treating asymptomatic MRSA on discharge from hospital reduces risk of later infection

This study suggests that patients who test positive for MRSA in hospital should be treated after discharge, even if they show no symptoms, in order to reduce the risk of later MRSA infection. Decolonisation treatment is most effective when patients follow the regimen exactly. However, the intensive programme of daily products, and the length of the treatment, may make it difficult for patients to stick to when in their own homes, without medical supervision.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news