title: [The Dutch MRSA policy should be retained].
abstract: The Dutch methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 'search and destroy' policy is effective. MRSA should be banned from hospitals: MRSA infections are associated with increased mortality and costs. In addition, widespread use of vancomycin for treating MRSA infections encourages the spread and development of vancomycin-resistant micro-organisms.
authors.affiliation: Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht. b.j.m.vlaminckx@azu.nl
authors.forename: B J M
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Vlaminckx
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Troelstra
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: van der Bruggen
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009426:Netherlands; D011050:Policy Making; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects*; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020713:Vancomycin Resistance
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D014640:Vancomycin