Don't Suggest MRSA Decolonization for Most Outpatients

January 2019

We're getting questions about topical mupirocin for nasal decolonization of methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA).

Some people are "colonized" with MRSA...and have the bacteria in their nostrils, but are NOT sick with an infection.

The practice of decolonizing patients for MRSA started with open heart and orthopedic surgery...to reduce risk of surgical site infections.

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Table of Contents

Practice More Payers Will Recognize Your Value in Improving Patient Care
Diabetes Compare Cardiovascular Benefits of SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes
MRSA Don't Suggest MRSA Decolonization for Most Outpatients
Antihypertensives Ease Concerns About Cancer Risk With BP Meds
Oral Health Reset Perceptions About Treating Dental Pain
Opioids Don't Routinely Recommend Probuphine for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
Venous Thromboembolism Guide Appropriate VTE Prophylaxis After Surgery or Hospitalization
Eczema Think of Fucibet as an Alternative to Fucidin H for Infected Eczema
Antiarrhythmics Take Notice When Patients Are on Amiodarone
Medication Errors Prevent Mix-Ups Between Lamotrigine and Labetalol
Supplements Be Ready for Patients to Ask About Eye Supplements for Blue Light