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Should we routinely use mupirocin to prevent staphylococcal infections?

  • Virginia R. Roth*
  • , Cathryn Murphy
  • , Trish M. Perl
  • , Alfred DeMaria
  • , Annette H. Sohn
  • , Ronda L. Sinkowitz-Cochran
  • , William R. Jarvis
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Routine use of mupirocin to prevent staphylococcal infections is controversial. We assessed attitudes and practices of healthcare professionals attending the Fourth Decennial International Conference on Nosocomial and Healthcare-Associated Infections regarding mupirocin prophylaxis. Eighty percent of participants did not use mupirocin routinely. At the end of the session, 58% indicated they would consider increased use of mupirocin.

Original languageEnglish
Article number04423
Pages (from-to)745-749
Number of pages5
JournalInfection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Volume21
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2000
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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