'Aureus bacteremia' presentation slideshows

Infectious Disorders of the Lung Parenchyma

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Colonization and Decolonization of MRSA

Colonization and Decolonization of MRSA. Ed Septimus, MD, FIDSA, SHEA, FACP eseptimus@gmail.com. Carriage of S. aureus as a Risk Factor for Infection. Surgery - 50 infections in 628 carriers 33 infections in 2962 noncarriers RR 7.1 (4.6-11) Clin Microb Rev 1997; 10:505

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The Role of an Infectious disease Specialist in a Healthcare System: Preparing for Global Threats.

The Role of an Infectious disease Specialist in a Healthcare System: Preparing for Global Threats. Dr. Bertha Serwa Ayi, MB. ChB, FACP , FIDSA, MBA Medical Knowledge Fiesta 2016 September 15, 2016 A Competent Physician: Key to a Healthy Nation. Objectives. Understand:

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When Blood & Guidance Go Bad: The Story of Bacteremia as an Indication

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Active surveillance and decolonization of MRSA carriers as a tool for MRSA bacteremia reduction

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Active surveillance and decolonization of MRSA carriers as a tool for MRSA bacteremia reduction

Objectives. To identify patients colonized with Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) at admission. To implement a policy of : Contact isolation of high risk patients for MRSA colonization (until culture results were obtained)

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