Knowledge, Practices, and Nasal Carriage Rate of MRSA Amongst Dental Professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) against common antibiotics has been increasing given the rampant use of antibiotics. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is particularly important because it has been reported to present in hospital-acquired as well as community-acquired infections. Our aim was to study the types and subtypes of MRSA isolated from nasal swabs taken from volunteering dental school students and to assess and analyse the knowledge of dental health care workers (DHCWs) on MRSA and prevention of its infection.

Methods

A total of 100 participants, which included staff, students, and dental auxiliaries, from the School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Deemed to Be University, Karad, India, were included in the st

SUBMITTER: Jaber MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10988263 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature