Methicillin-Resistant<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>in Two Tertiary-Care Centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The prevalence of MRSA is high and rapidly increasing in the two hospitals, as it is worldwide. Control measures to prevent the spread of MRSA in hospitals should continue, with reinforcement of hygienic precautions and development of policies to restrict the use of antibiotics.