Daily Bathing with Chlorhexidine-Based Soap and the Prevention of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Transmission and Infection

Abstract

Institution of daily chlorhexidine bathing in an ICU resulted in a decrease in the transmission of S. aureus, including MRSA. These data support the use of routine daily chlorhexidine baths to decrease rates of S. aureus transmission and infection.