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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)Methicilline-resistant (MRSA) is an important cause of healthcare-associated infections. Healthcare workers (HCWs)Healthcare workers (HCWs) are regularly exposed to MRSA at work and thus, at higher risk for MRSA colonization than the general population. Colonized HCWs are usually asymptomatic but may rarely develop an infection by their own MRSA carriage strains. Work-related hand eczemaWork-related hand eczema is common among HCWs because of the necessity for wearing of occlusive gloves and frequent hand hygiene procedures during patient care. The associated skin barrierSkin barrier impairment may increase the risk for MRSA acquisition which is even more enhanced in those suffering from atopic dermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD). Apart from healthcare, animal farming and meat productionMeat production have become other occupational sectors with increasing exposure to MRSA and colonization of the involved workforce. This chapter highlights the significance of occupational MRSA colonization and infection, predisposing or contributing factors, prevention strategies, and current treatment modalities.

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Occupational MRSA Colonization and Infection: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Therapy

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    2025年

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  • R. Brans,
  • O. Kaup

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)Methicilline-resistant (MRSA) is an important cause of healthcare-associated infections. Healthcare workers (HCWs)Healthcare workers (HCWs) are regularly exposed to MRSA at work and thus, at higher risk for MRSA colonization than the general population. Colonized HCWs are usually asymptomatic but may rarely develop an infection by their own MRSA carriage strains. Work-related hand eczemaWork-related hand eczema is common among HCWs because of the necessity for wearing of occlusive gloves and frequent hand hygiene procedures during patient care. The associated skin barrierSkin barrier impairment may increase the risk for MRSA acquisition which is even more enhanced in those suffering from atopic dermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD). Apart from healthcare, animal farming and meat productionMeat production have become other occupational sectors with increasing exposure to MRSA and colonization of the involved workforce. This chapter highlights the significance of occupational MRSA colonization and infection, predisposing or contributing factors, prevention strategies, and current treatment modalities.