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Q: What is the best way to control the MRSA infection in the ward?

Washing hand before and after attending patients. **Washing hand before and after attending patients** - **Hand hygiene** is the single most effective measure in preventing the transmission of **healthcare-associated infections**, including **MRSA**. - **Healthcare workers' hands** are the primary vehicle for spreading pathogens from one patient to another. *Fumigation of ward frequently* - **Fumigation** is generally not recommended for routine infection control and has limited efficacy against resistant organisms like **MRSA** in this context. - It does not address the primary mode of transmission, which is direct contact via **contaminated hands** or surfaces. *Wearing masks during invasive procedures in ICU is important.* - While important for preventing infections during **invasive procedures** and protecting against **aerosolized pathogens**, masks are not the primary strategy for controlling the spread of **MRSA** in routine ward settings. - **MRSA transmission** is predominantly contact-based, not airborne. *Vancomycin given empirically to all the patients* - **Empirical broad-spectrum antibiotic use** for all patients is a significant driver of **antibiotic resistance**, including **MRSA**. - It should be reserved for patients with suspected or confirmed **MRSA infections** based on clinical criteria and culture results, not as a general preventive measure.

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What is the best way to control the MRSA infection in the ward?

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Washing hand before and after attending patients

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Fumigation of ward frequently

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Wearing masks during invasive procedures in ICU

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Vancomycin given empirically to all the patients

Hospital Acquired Infections — MCQs

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