Results of trial to stem hospital-acquired bacterial infections published
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Published in The Lancet · View the paper (DOI)
A randomized clinical trial found that daily bathing with chlorhexidine (CHG) and nasal antibiotic mupirocin significantly reduced bloodstream infections and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in patients with medical devices. However, no significant benefit was seen for the overall population.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Results of trial to stem hospital-acquired bacterial infections published NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · Mar 5, 2019 · first to report
- Infection control technique may reduce infections in patients with catheters, drains Rush University Medical Center · Mar 5, 2019
- Results of ABATE infection trial published Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute · Mar 5, 2019