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The impact of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on ENT practice

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2006

I J Nixon  and
B J G Bingham
I J Nixon
Affiliation:
Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
B J G Bingham
Affiliation:
Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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Abstract

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are increasingly common and present a major problem for the modern day ENT surgeon. This article reviews the development of methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and how it has come to affect ENT practice. We look at the evidence behind measures taken to help deal with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and to prevent its spread. We go on to suggest a departmental guideline for infection control, which we hope can be implemented to help deal with the problems created by MRSA.

Keywords

Methicillin Resistant Stapylcoccus AureusENT
Type
Review Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 9 , September 2006 , pp. 713 - 717
Copyright
2006 JLO (1984) Limited

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