The relation between positive screening results and MRSA infections in burn patients

ConclusionNosocomial MRSA colonization rates are high, and patients incurring infections experience a greater than average LOS in hospital and complications. Over 60% of patients who had a positive swab culture at surveillance developed an infection, whereas, no patient with a negative MRSA swab status developed an infection. Hence, pragmatic prevention strategies have to be implemented.
Source: Burns - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research