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569. Evaluation of a Povidone-Iodine Preparation for Nasal Decolonization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

BACKGROUND: Mupirocin is commonly used for nasal decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus, but it has limitations including frequent emergence of resistance and non-adherence due to the need for repeated applications. Povidone-iodine is increasingly used as an alternative for nasal decolonization bec...

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Autores principales: Abou Ghaddara, Hussein, Cadnum, Jennifer, Ng Wong, Y Karen, Donskey, Curtis
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6810763/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofz360.638