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. 2017:161:D904.

[MRSA infection via a staff member with eczema]

[Article in Dutch]
B P Overbeek  1 , W E A Maathuis-de Haan, G Stoffer
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  • PMID: 28224873

[MRSA infection via a staff member with eczema]

[Article in Dutch]
B P Overbeek et al. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2017.

Abstract

Background: Transmission of MRSA from livestock to humans is rare, but it is advisable to remain alert.

Case study: Following 2 hospital admissions within a month and a half, a 73-year-old patient was found to have become infected with MRSA. The MRSA type was livestock-related. Investigations into contact between the patient and staff revealed that 3 staff members were infected with the same bacteria; one of them had eczema on both hands. Her daughter, who worked intensively with horses, was revealed to be a carrier of the same type of MRSA.

Conclusion: In order to prevent cross-contamination with MRSA it is essential to comply completely with hand hygiene requirements; this also applies to members of staff with skin infections such as eczema. Patient-related activities should be adapted if necessary. The company doctor plays an important role in this process.

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