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Most hospitalized patients found to be colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) are placed on contact precautions. Should we continue this practice? Two infectious disease specialists provide their answers and perspectives.
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I must admit that I have avoided a MRSA-colonized patient’s room because of the hassle of gowning and de-gowning. And I know I’m not the only one: Patients under contact precautions spend less time with health care providers and are less satisfied with care. After reading this article, I can’t ignore the mortality risk and health care costs associated with MRSA and VRE transmission, the joint guideline from multiple professional societies supportin…