Detection of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Danish emergency departments – evaluation of national screening guidelines

ConclusionThe national screening tools were of limited use as the majority of MRSA and CPE carriers passed unidentified through the EDs, and many patients were isolated unnecessarily.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research