Eleven-Year surveillance of methicillin-resistant infections at an Academic Health Centre.

Introduction: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important human pathogen associated with nosocomial and community infections. There is a continual focus on the epidemiology of this public health threat owing to the increase in its spread and rapid development of resistance.

Aim: We aimed to demonstrate the time trend of antibiotic resistance by describing the epidemiology of MRSA infections at an academic health centre.

Predictive Role of Targeted, Active Surveillance Cultures for Detection of Methicillin-Resistant .

Introduction: Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) colonisation is an important source of healthcare-acquired infections. Reliable screening strategies for MRSA colonisation are essential for the timely implementation of infection control measures.

Aim: This study determined reliable MRSA screening sites to predict colonisation in resource-limited settings and estimated the impact of missed MRSA cases when shifting from multi- to single-site screening.