Healio

Simpler, one-swab iodophor regimen reduces MRSA carriage

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A simpler one-swab-per nostril iodophor regimen produced identical reductions in MRSA carriage among nursing ...
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MRSA nasal swabs could determine treatment decisions before culture results are available

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A negative MRSA nasal swab could help clinicians determine whether to withhold or discontinue MRSA treatment ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Throat, Nasal Swabs May Boost MRSA Surveillance

A recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests the combination of a throat swab and nasal swab may boost MRSA surveillance, especially among younger patients. For this ...
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Recent Multicenter JCM Publication Shows ESwab's Versatility and Effectiveness in Detecting MRSA from Nasal Swabs on Cepheid's Xpert MRSA Next Generation Assay

MURRIETA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent multicenter study by Dr. Carey-Ann D. Burnham et al adds another application to the growing number of uses and endorsements for COPAN's widely ...
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Impact of MRSA nasal colonization on surgical site infections after gastrointestinal surgery

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) nasal colonization is associated with longer hospital stays and an increase in surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal ...