Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is
Correct Answer: Pulse field gel electrophoresis is useful in the investigation of an outbreak
Description: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections outside the healthcare setting are an increasing concern. MRSA isolates are analyzed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). MRSA infection was significantly associated with a low composite hygiene score. PFGE analysis showed that isolates were indistinguishable and associated with community-onset MRSA infections in other US prisons. Improving hygiene practices and environmental conditions may help prevent and interrupt future MRSA outbreaks in prison settings. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology; Ananthanarayanan and Panicker; 10th Edition; Pg:205
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