title: Peristomal MRSA: a case study.
abstract: This article shares clinical skills and knowledge through the use of a case study. Prolonged peristomal soreness had led to the loss of independence in a patient with a newly formed stoma due to the unrecognized bacterial infection of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). By considering this case scenario, the article will explore the assessment of peristomal MRSA and reflect upon its management.
authors.affiliation: Stoma Care at Guy's and St Thomas NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Keely
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D010030:Ostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy