Chlorhexidine whole-body washing of patients reduces methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and has a direct effect on the distribution of the ST5-MRSA-II (New York/Japan) clone

Abstract Purpose. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonizes the skin of hospitalized patients and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. To prevent colonization and infection by S. aureus, better disinfection practices are required. Therefore, we evaluated the effect of...

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Main Authors:	Velázquez Meza, Maria Elena, Mendoza Olazarán, Soraya Sarahí, Echániz Aviles, Gabriela, Camacho Ortiz, Adrián, Martínez Reséndez, Michel Fernando, Valero Moreno, Vanessa, Garza González, Elvira
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	2017
Online Access:	http://eprints.uanl.mx/17680/1/385.pdf