S. aureus and MRSA strains are a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in the US. All of the following apply to S. aureus and MRSA subtypes EXCEPT: OA. MRSA strains can infect persons who have no healthcare contact or association OB. S. aureus is the leading cause of healthcare associated wound/surgical incision infections in the United States O C. S. aureus infections results in a 3X increase in length of hospital stay and a 5X increase risk of in-hospital death O D. MRSA colonization rates for health-care personnel is 5.9% (1.2-20% range) OE. S. aureus and MRSA subtypes can be transferred from health-care provider to patient OF. all of the above apply, no exception

S. aureus and MRSA strains are a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in the US. All of the following apply to S. aureus and MRSA subtypes EXCEPT: OA. MRSA strains can infect persons who have no healthcare contact or association OB. S. aureus is the leading cause of healthcare associated wound/surgical incision infections in the United States O C. S. aureus infections results in a 3X increase in length of hospital stay and a 5X increase risk of in-hospital death O D. MRSA colonization rates for health-care personnel is 5.9% (1.2-20% range) OE. S. aureus and MRSA subtypes can be transferred from health-care provider to patient OF. all of the above apply, no exception

Complete Textbook Of Phlebotomy

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ISBN:9781337464314

Author:Hoeltke

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Chapter2: Safety In Phlebotomy

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