title: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: an ever-emerging epidemic.
abstract: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is approaching epidemic status, with life-threatening consequences. Prevention of MRSA infections can best be achieved by hand hygiene. Antibiotics should be chosen on the basis of culture results and sensitivity.
authors.affiliation: Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Madison, USA.
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Bubacz
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002353:Carrier State / Q000517:prevention & control; D021821:Communicable Diseases, Emerging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents