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Hospitals' Responsibility in Reducing Community Risks of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infections: Response to APIC and SHEA Statement

Should hospitals routinely test patients for MRSA is under review by various State Governments. Two major epidemiology organizations have argued against such a provision. The counter argument is that such measures, along with testing healthcare personnel, will help reduce community levels of MRSA.