We examined the frequency of acquisition of bacterial pathogens on investigators' hands
after contacting environmental surfaces near hospitalized patients. Hand imprint cultures …

In recent years, serious skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) caused by multidrug resistant
pathogens have become more common. While the majority of SSTIs are caused by …

Healthcare workers may acquire methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from
patients, both hospital and home environments, other healthcare workers, family and public …

Abstract Background Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important
nosocomial pathogen. It can also cause community‐acquired infections. Indian reports …

This study sought to determine the rate of nasal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) carriage among hospital staff and outpatients. Nasal swabs were obtained from 500 …

Post operative wound infections have been found to pose a major problem in the field of
surgery. Advances in control of infection have not completely eradicated this problem …

Aim: To identify the currently existing phage groups of Staphylococcus aureus, their
prevalence and resistance to antibiotics. Materials and Methods: Study was undertaken on …

Context: Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of community and hospital acquired
infections. One of the important sources of nosocomial infection is staphylococcus, present …

The medical ICU implemented aggressive control measures following an outbreak of
multidrug-resistant, clonal Acinetobacter baumannii. Multivariable regression analyses …

Strains of Staphylococcus aureus were isolated from the anterior nares of healthy pupils and
their antibiotic susceptibility patterns were determined. 116 isolates of Staphylococcus …