Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization on admission to an intensive care unit

Yerer M., Metan G., Alp E., Esel D., GÜVEN M., DOĞANAY M.

ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.29, no.2, pp.110-114, 2007 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.110-114
  • Keywords: Intensive care units, Methicillin resistance, Risk factors, Staphylococcus aureus
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are frequent in intensive care units (ICUs). This prospective study was implemented to investigate the frequency of MRSA colonization on admission to ICU.