Screening and decolonization of MRSA among joint arthroplasty patients: efficacy, cost-effectiveness and durability

Conclusions There is a tendency toward fewer MRSA infections after total joint arthroplasty when screening and decolonization is used. Decolonization is strongly cost-effective procedure with 33% of patients tests positive for MRSA 3 to 30 months after surgery. Larger, randomized, controlled studies are needed to confirm the apparent efficacy of decolonization.
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research