Value of performing active surveillance cultures on intensive care unit discharge for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. [electronic resource]
- Infection control and hospital epidemiology Jun 2007
- 666-70 p. digital
Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
0899-823X
10.1086/518348 doi
Adult Baltimore--epidemiology Cohort Studies Colony Count, Microbial Cross Infection--diagnosis Hospitals, University--statistics & numerical data Humans Intensive Care Units--statistics & numerical data Length of Stay--statistics & numerical data Methicillin--pharmacology Methicillin Resistance Middle Aged Nasal Cavity--microbiology Patient Discharge Program Evaluation Prospective Studies Sentinel Surveillance Staphylococcus aureus--drug effects