title: The management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a major hospital.
abstract: A reduction in the incidence and duration of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection and colonization was obtained by the introduction of a rigorous control programme. This included computerization of data, improved nursing practices and an antiseptic routine.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tyzack
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001315:Australia; D001494:Baths; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004351:Drug Resistance; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006767:Hospitals, District; D006801:Humans; D008712:Methicillin; D011205:Povidone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D011206:Povidone-Iodine; D011205:Povidone; D008712:Methicillin