Nasal acquisition of Staphylococcus aureus in partly divided wards
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Effect of Mupirocin Treatment in Eradication of Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriage among Intensive Care Unit Personnel
ABSTRACT Background and Objective: Staphylococcus aureus is the most common and important infectious agent. This bacterium can enter the bloodstream and cause some complications in the intensive care unit (ICU).This organism can frequently be found in the nose and transmitted by the carriers. This study aimed to determine the efficiency of eradicating S...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Hygiene
سال: 1971
ISSN: 0022-1724
DOI: 10.1017/s002217240002132x