There is an outbreak of MRSA infection in a ward. What is the best way to control the infection
Hand washing, the oldest, simplest and most effective method of checking hospital cross an infection, which unfounately is often neglected. Ref: Ananthanarayan& Paniker&;s textbook of microbiology, 9th edition.
Vancomycin given emperically to all the patients
Fumigation of ward frequently
Washing hand before and after attending patients
Wearing mask before any invasive procedure in ICU
miscellaneous