19. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is transmitted most frequently via skin to skin contact or through contact with shared items. Which precaution would you take to prevent this kind of transmission? A. Transmission based precautions B. Standard precautions. C. Contact precautions.

19. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is transmitted most frequently via skin to skin contact or through contact with shared items. Which precaution would you take to prevent this kind of transmission? A. Transmission based precautions B. Standard precautions. C. Contact precautions.

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133893943

Author:ESTRIDGE

Publisher:ESTRIDGE

Chapter7: Basic Clinical Microbiology

Section7.9: Infection Prevention In Healthcare Settings

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