The worldwide prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Andreas Voss; Bradley N. Doebbeling

doi:10.1016/0924-8579(94)00036-T

The worldwide prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Andreas Voss, Bradley N. Doebbeling

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Abstract

Literature on the occurrence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in hospitals and long-term-care facilities in various countries of America, Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe is reviewed. It is concluded that the increasing prevalence of MRSA is a worldwide problem, affecting both affluent and poor countries, and that infection control guidelines are needed in all regions affected.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	101-106
Number of pages	6
Journal	International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
Volume	5
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0924-8579(94)00036-T
State	Published - Apr 1995
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Methicillin resistance
Nosocomial infections
Staphylococcus aureus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases
Pharmacology (medical)

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