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Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Indigenous communities in Canada
Authors:James Irvine  Canadian Paediatric Society  First Nations  Inuit and Métis Health Committee
Abstract:Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infections have emerged as a significant issue in some Indigenous communities (including First Nations, Inuit and Métis) in Canada. Primarily associated with skin and soft-tissue infections, this organism can also result in significant morbidity and mortality. Canadian and American guidelines for managing CA-MRSA infections have been published. The specific epidemiology, microbiology and susceptibility patterns, and the social/environmental circumstances of CA-MRSA infections in Indigenous communities need to be considered for strategies to reduce transmission. While reducing household crowding and improving in-home potable water supply are optimal strategies to reduce the impact of this illness, implementing Canadian guidelines along with increased prevention strategies are recommended as interim measures.
Keywords:Canada  Community-acquired infections  Indigenous populations  Methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA)  SSTI
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