Colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is associated with increased infection risk after hospital discharge. In a multicenter, randomized trial, a program of MRSA decolonization at home led to a significantly lower risk of MRSA infection over a 1-year period than hygiene education alone.

Decolonization to Reduce Postdischarge MRSA Infection

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Decolonization to Reduce Postdischarge MRSA Infection

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