Evaluation of Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Skin and Soft-Tissue Infection Prevention Strategies at a Military Training Center

Abstract

Military trainees are at high risk for skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs), especially those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). A multicomponent hygiene-based SSTI prevention strategy was implemented at a military training center. After implementation, we observed 30% and 64% reductions in overall and MRSA-associated SSTI rates, respectively.