Epidemiology of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin infections among healthcare workers in an outpatient clinic

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2006 Oct;27(10):1133-6. doi: 10.1086/507970. Epub 2006 Aug 31.

Abstract

We describe an investigation of soft-tissue infections caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) strains in 2 healthcare workers employed in an outpatient clinic for patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Cultures of environmental samples from multiple surfaces in the clinic grew toxin-producing CA-MRSA strains, suggesting fomites may play a role in the transmission of these strains of MRSA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ambulatory Care Facilities*
  • Community-Acquired Infections / epidemiology*
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • Health Personnel*
  • Humans
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient
  • Methicillin Resistance*
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections / epidemiology*
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections / transmission
  • Workforce