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21137163

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2010-12-7
pubmed:abstractText
After the first reports of the emergence of MRSA in the 1970s, numerous measures intended to prevent its transmission were initiated in hospitals. However, in most cases, large-scale measures failed to be implemented and the transmission of MRSA has since led to a global pandemic. Presently, doubts still remain about the best approach to prevent and control MRSA and more often than not, control measures are not implemented. Therefore, we review here the current situation in Latin America with respect to existing policies for control of MRSA, and evaluate the evidence for control measures in hospitals and the community. We look at the risk factors for infection and transmission of MRSA between hospital patients and within specific populations in the community, and at the effect of antibiotic usage on the spread of MRSA in these settings. Finally, we summarize recommendations for the prevention and control of MRSA, which can be applied to the Latin American hospital environment and community setting.
pubmed:language
spa
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0716-1018
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
27 Suppl 2
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
S81-93
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2010
pubmed:articleTitle
[Prevention strategies for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in Latin America].
pubmed:affiliation
División de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio y Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia. alvarezc@javeriana.edu.co
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Practice Guideline