[MRSA as a challenge to clinical organization].
Epidemics, caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are an increasing problem in surgical hospitals. About 10 years ago, Germany only had sporadic cases with MRSA; currently, about 15% of all Staphylococcus aureus in Germany are methicillin-resistant. The most important measures in management and therapeutic strategies regarding MRSA are presented.
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Institut für Umweltmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Freiburg, Germany.
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D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D004203:Disinfection / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005858:Germany; D006797:Housekeeping, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission