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Effect of Naseptin cream prophylaxis on staphylococcal infection in adult surgical wards and infant nurseries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

E. Joan Stokes  and
Shelagh E. Milne
E. Joan Stokes
Affiliation:
University College Hospital, London
Shelagh E. Milne
Affiliation:
University College Hospital, London
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A controlled trial of Naseptin cream, as an anti-staphylococcaiprophylactic, made in two adult wards, showed the cream to be effective in reducing nasal carriage, including antibiotic resistant strains. There was no marked effect on wound infection.

A controlled trial of Naseptin cream and Sterzac powder prophylactically in maternity nurseries was found to be effective in reducing nasal carriage and infection.

These findings are discussed, and recommendations on the use of Naseptin cream as a prophylactic are made.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 60 , Issue 2 , June 1962 , pp. 209 - 215
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1962

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