Decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus in Healthcare: A Dermatology Perspective
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for significant morbidity, mortality, and financial burden in healthcare.
It easily colonizes susceptible patients and can cause recurrent infections, especially in populations at risk.
In addition to treating sequelae of infections, there is a growing body of literature aimed at decolonizing susceptible patients in order to prevent infection and also to prevent spread.
Such strategies are widely employed in surgical, intensive care, and hospitalist fields.
Staphylococcus aureus involvement has been implicated in the pathogenesis and persistence of many dermatologic diseases that are treated in the outpatient setting.
This review serves to summarize current evidence for the management of Staphylococcus aureus colonized patients, as well as the evidence available for decolonization.
We further characterize the role that colonization may play in atopic dermatitis, recurrent infections, hand eczema, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and also in surgical infections after Mohs surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kuraitis, Drew& Williams, Laura. 2018. Decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus in Healthcare: A Dermatology Perspective. Journal of Healthcare Engineering،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1187038
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kuraitis, Drew& Williams, Laura. Decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus in Healthcare: A Dermatology Perspective. Journal of Healthcare Engineering No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1187038
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kuraitis, Drew& Williams, Laura. Decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus in Healthcare: A Dermatology Perspective. Journal of Healthcare Engineering. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1187038
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1187038