Burden of perianal Staphylococcus aureus colonization in nursing home residents increases transmission to healthcare worker gowns and gloves.

Justin J KimJ Kristie JohnsonEmily M StuckeJohn D SorkinLiCheng ZhaoAlison LydeckerLona ModyMary-Claire Roghmann

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2020)

Among nursing home patients colonized with S. aureus, the risk of transmission to HCW gowns and gloves was greater from those colonized with greater quantities of S. aureus on the perianal skin. Our findings inform future infection control practices for both MRSA and MSSA in nursing homes.

Keyphrases

staphylococcus aureus
healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
escherichia coli
hidradenitis suppurativa
biofilm formation
risk factors
current status
patient reported outcomes
pseudomonas aeruginosa
patient reported
health insurance
affordable care act