• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen that is very common and highly virulent (ability to cause disease)
  • S. aureus is an important cause of hospital acquired infections
  • S. Aureus is usually found in the respiratory tract
  • The rate of MRSA infection and colonization has risen
• Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
  • Enterococci are the second leading cause of hospital acquired infections
    • Enterococci are part of the normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract and female genital tract
    • Typical infection caused by enterococci include
      • Urinary tract
      • Bloodstream
      • Intra abdominal
      • Endocarditis
• Control measures for both MRSA and VRE
  • Contact Precautions
    • Private room required
    • Gloves should be worn when entering room
    • Gowns for patient or environmental contact
  • Strict hand hygiene using medicated hand soap (4% chlorhexidine) after removing gloves and gown

Epidemiology Unit 8-2121 or Beeper #4085

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