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Background/General Information  

New: Community-MRSA FAQs August 2003
Frequently asked questions about MRSA in the community

MRSA Fact Sheet February 2003
Frequently asked questions about MRSA in healthcare and the community

Multidrug-Resistant Organisms In Non-Hospital Healthcare Settings
Q&A about MDRO's in Long-term care, nursing homes, etc.


Prevention & Control of MRSA

Basic infection control practices are key to the prevention and control of MRSA in healthcare settings. These CDC guidelines provide recommendations for prevention & control of many healthcare-associated diseases and infections including infections with drug resistant organisms.

12-Step Campaign to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthcare Settings
Posters, slides, fact sheets, and more for clinicians

Hand Hygeine in Healthcare Settings 2002
Guideline, Fact sheet and special materials to promote Hand Hygiene in healthcare facilities

Fact sheet for Healthcare Personnel 1999
Precautions, management and control in healthcare settings

Laboratory Testing and Practices

Fact Sheet - Laboratory Detection of MRSA
Q&A about susceptibility testing, screening...

M.A.S.T.E.R.
Educational Resources for Multi-level Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing


Outbreaks

New: MRSA Among Competitive Sports Participants - Colorado, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Los Angeles County, 2000--2003 MMWR 2003

 

Surveillance
Graph - MRSA Prevalence, as a Proportion of Healthcare-Acquired S. aureus Infections Among ICU Patients, 1989-2001 This is a PDF file - Click for Instructions PDF (28KB)
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Slide: MRSA Prevalence, as a Proportion of Healthcare-Acquired S. aureus Infections Among ICU Patients, 1989-2003

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