Social media posts and online search behaviour as early-warning system for MRSA outbreaks.

Tom H van de BeltPieter T van StockumLucien J L P G EngelenJules LanceeRemco SchrijverJesús Rodríguez-BañoEvelina TacconelliKatja SarisMarleen M H J van GelderAndreas Voss

Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2018)

Despite several limitations, using information from social media and online search behaviour allows rapid identification of potential MRSA outbreaks, especially in healthcare settings with a low notification compliance. When combined in an automated system with real-time updates, this approach might increase early discovery and subsequent implementation of preventive measures.

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