Effectiveness of Contact Precautions to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci in Intensive Care Units

Abstract

We found little evidence that contact precautions implemented during the STAR*ICU trial reduced transmission of MRSA or VRE. We did find important differences in the transmission dynamics between MRSA and VRE. Differences in organism and healthcare setting may impact the efficacy of contact precautions.