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Table 1 Local measures

From: Successful eradication of newly acquired MRSA in six of seven patients with cystic fibrosis applying a short-term local and systemic antibiotic scheme

 • Hand sanitation (Alcohol-based: Desderman ®, Sterillium®) as often as possible and reasonable

 • Application of mupirocin into the nasal atrium: three times daily

 • Disinfecting full body wash including the hair using antiseptic solutions (octenidin, polihexanide): once daily

 • Rinse of the oropharynx with antiseptic: chlorhexidine, hexetidine or octenidin: three times daily

 • Replacement of toothbrush or soaking in chlorhexidine: after use

 • Change of underwear, clothes and bedding and disinfecting laundering: once daily

 • Disinfection of all surfaces in the room with glucoprotamin 0,5%: once daily

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BMC Pulmonary Medicine

ISSN: 1471-2466

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