Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) detection at admission and during hospitalisation at the Brussels Burn Centre

摘要

Background: Worldwide MRSA infections pose life-threatening problems among critically ill and elderly. In Belgium the proportion of MRSA/MSSA is 23%, increasing to 35% on Intensive Care Units (ICU). Seen the consequences on morbidity, mortality and cost anti-nosocomial infection strategies are implemented. Collecting and analyzing those data is essential for evaluating and monitoring the situation.