Guidance

MRSA: screening and suppression guidance for primary care

Quick reference guide for primary care.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 1 October 2009
• Last updated: 18 September 2014 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 12 May 2017

This quick reference guide is out of date due to changes in national MRSA screening policy. See Primary care guidance: diagnosing and managing infections.

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MRSA screening and suppression: quick reference guide for primary care

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MRSA control is important to minimise prevalence and clinical impact, and prevent occurrence in MRSA-free areas.

GPs may be asked to screen and decolonise patients if, for example, a patient elects to have surgery outside their area. Hospitals may have local protocols that should be followed. If not, this guidance offers an evidence-based approach. Many hospitals have pre-admission clinics to select and screen patients for MRSA.

Updated October 2009, under review September 2014.

Published 1 October 2009
Last updated 18 September 2014 + show all updates

1. 18 September 2014

   Updated October 2009, under review September 2014.

2. 1 October 2009

   First published.