Investigation and control of outbreak events of MRSA infection

VernacularTitle:MRSA感染暴发事件的调查与控制
Author: Xia ZHANG ; Limei XIE ; Shuihong ZHANG ; Yuhua XU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: MRSA; Hospital infection; Outbreak
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(36):3-5
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the causes, epidemiology and control measures of outbreak of MRSA nosocomial infections. Methods The epidemiologic survey was carried out for 7 cases infected with MRSA within short term in the department of neurosurgery. The risk factors and epidemiological trends was analyzed. Results Some measures, such as strengthening training of health worker with MRSA prevention and control knowledge, enhancing their awareness of infection prevention and control, and controlling patients infected with MRSA effectively using warning mechanisms of MRSA infection outbreaks, should be taken to control the outbreak and spread of MRSA promptly. Conclusions Nosocomial MRSA infection is preventable and controllable.