Should we routinely use mupirocin to prevent staphylococcal infections?

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2000 Nov;21(11):745-9. doi: 10.1086/501720.

Abstract

Routine use of mupirocin to prevent staphylococcal infections is controversial. We assessed attitudes and practices of healthcare professionals attending the Fourth Decennial International Conference on Nosocomial and Healthcare-Associated Infections regarding mupirocin prophylaxis. Eighty percent of participants did not use mupirocin routinely. At the end of the session, 58% indicated they would consider increased use of mupirocin.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Mupirocin / therapeutic use*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / pathogenicity

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Mupirocin