Abstract
Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infection is spread by skin to skin contact and surface to skin contact. The environment is an unrecognized, inanimate reservoir for S aureus, placing family members and friends at risk for acquiring CA-MRSA infection. It is essential that nurse practitioners have an awareness of the environment as a reservoir for CA-MRSA infection. This article discusses a case study of a patient exposed to environmental CA-MRSA who failed outpatient treatment and required inpatient antimicrobial therapy. Clinical acumen and application of 2011 and 2014 infectious diseases guidelines were used to promote best practice treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 124-130 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal for Nurse Practitioners |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Best practice
- Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Environment
- Guidelines
- Infection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing