An Outbreak of Community Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Subtype USA300 at an International School in Singapore

Ann Acad Med Singap. 2013 Nov;42(11):575-8.

Abstract

Community associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) subtype USA300 remains relatively well confined within North American shores. Between August and November 2010, a large international school in Singapore recorded 27 skin and soft tissue infections, 8 of which were confirmed USA 300. This study reports the outbreak investigation and the interventions instituted.

MeSH terms

  • Community-Acquired Infections
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Humans
  • Methicillin*
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
  • Singapore
  • Staphylococcal Infections / epidemiology
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections

Substances

  • Methicillin