A Crossover Trial of Antimicrobial Scrubs to Reduce Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Burden on Healthcare Worker Apparel - Concepedia

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A Crossover Trial of Antimicrobial Scrubs to Reduce Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Burden on Healthcare Worker Apparel

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Gonzalo Bearman, Adriana E. Rosato, Kara Elam, Kakotan Sanogo, Michael Stevens, Curtis N. Sessler, Richard P. Wenzel

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Abstract

Study scrubs were associated with a 4-7 mean log reduction in MRSA burden but not VRE or GNRs. A prospective trial is needed to measure the impact of antimicrobial impregnated apparel on MRSA transmission rates.

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