Lessons to learn with the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus control in Norway

Almeida Cruz, Elaine Drehmer de; Pimenta, Fabiana Cristina; Andersen, Bjorg Marit; Gir, Elucir

doi:10.1016/S1413-8670(11)70256-2

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1413-8670

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The prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Norway is low, compared to other European and American countries. The health system includes mandatory case reporting and has written guidelines for prevention and control. This communication describes the national public policies related to MRSA obtained from documents and academic experience gained during a doctoral fellowship in Oslo, Norway. The painstaking procedures used for investigating suspected cases, including health professionals, decolonization and case monitoring, could be important tools to be used by countries with a high prevalence of MRSA.

Keywords:

Staphylococcus aureus

resistance to methicillin

hospital infection epidemiological surveillance

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