Last updated on 14-3-2022 by Katrien Latour
Authors
Baede, Valérie; David, Michael; Tambić, Andrašević,; Blanc, Dominique; Michael, Borg; Grainne, Brennan; Catry, Boudewijn; Aurélie, Chabaud; Joanna, Empel; Hege, Enger; Hallin, Marie; Marina, Ivanova; Andreas, Kronenberg; Kuntaman, Kuntaman; Rhod, Larsen,; Latour, Katrien; Lindsay, Jodi; Bruno, Pichon; Dewi, Santosaningsih; Schouls, Leo; François, Vandenesch; Guido, Werner; Dorota, Żabicka; Helena, Žemličková; Harald, Seifert; Vos, MargreetKeywords
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Abstract:
Multinational surveillance programmes for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are dependent on national structures for data collection. This study aimed to capture the diversity of national MRSA surveillance programmes and to propose a framework for harmonisation of MRSA surveillance. The International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC) MRSA Working Group conducted a structured survey on MRSA surveillance programmes and organised a webinar to discuss the programmes’ strengths and challenges as well as guidelines for harmonisation. Completed surveys represented 24 MR…