Early Detection and Control of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus Outbreak in an Intensive Care Unit, Balkan Medical Journal 38(1): 23-28

Conclusion: Molecular typing techniques are the cornerstones for the investigation of outbreaks. Infection control measures, such as enhancing cleaning procedures, promoting hand hygiene, should be enforced in the ICU unit. All patients, including those who have already been discharged to other departments, must be put on contact isolation. HCWs carrying the MRSA strains could be offered decolonization.
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