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Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Home Care Settings
Archives of Internal Medicine, 08/11/09
Lucet JC et al. – Hospital–acquired MRSA carriage was common at discharge to home health care and was frequently prolonged. Transmission occurred in nearly 20% of household contacts and was associated with older age and participation in health care of the index patient. Household contacts should apply infection control measures similar to those recommended in the hospital setting.
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