The guidelines can help physicians determine the most appropriate care for infections due to this bacterium, since current treatment varies widely. For example, for less complicated forms of the infection, prescribing antibiotics may not be necessary. The guidelines were created by a panel of 13 MRSA experts that reviewed hundreds of scientific studies, papers and presentations.
The guidelines are published in the Feb. 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Read the news release about the MRSA guidelines.
Read other coverage about infection control:
– STERIS Launches New OmniFoam Dispenser
– Study: Delays in Elective Surgery at Hospitals Increase Risk of Infections, Raise Costs
– Study Suggests UV Lighting in Patient Rooms Can Reduce Number of Pathogens
