
Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus is associated with an increased risk of surgical site and bloodstream infections following surgical procedures.


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A large prospective study suggests that nasal decolonization could be a simple intervention to reduce surgical site and blood infections.

Nasal S aureus Carriage Linked to Surgical Infections

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Nasal Staphylococcus aureus Carriage Increases Risk of Surgical Site and Bloodstream Infections
