ICAAC 2005

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus: New Initiatives

January 7, 2006
Michele Pearson
Michele Pearson

Michele Pearson, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta
A community-wide approach is needed to combat MRSA according to a new assessment presented to the conference in Washington DC. An ongoing study has highlighted as paramount the value of coordinated action including simple hygiene measures such as hand-washing.

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