Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Bloodstream Infections Surveillance Results 2012–2013

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From April 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013, 88 healthcare facilities took part in the surveillance of methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections, for a combined total of 5,011,231 patient days. Together, these facilities reported 147 cases of healthcare-associated MRSA bloodstream infections. The incidence rate was 0.29/10,000 patient days. This incidence rate has declined over the past five years. The proportion of methicillin resistance in healthcare-associated S. aureus bloodstream infections was 20%.

Committee
Surveillance provinciale des infections nosocomiales
Subjects
Nosocomial infection, Surveillance
Types of Publication
Monitoring report
ISSN (Digital)
2368-3120
Santecom Number
60099
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