After decompressive treatment of patients with chronic pancreatitis and large-duct disease, we observed a small increase in weight and a small reduction in the number of opioid users. The changes may not be different from the natural course of the disease.
Point-of-care tests for influenza A and B viruses and RSV in emergency departments-indications, impact on patient management and possible gains by syndromic respiratory testing,
Background
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) frequently causes outbreaks in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). It is believed that MRSA predominantly enters the NICU with MRSA colonized parents. In Denmark, 27 MRSA NICU outbreaks have been registered between 2008 and 2019.
Aim
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MRSA nasal carriage in pregnant women in Copenhagen and to clarify if MRSA screening during pregnancy could add to the prevention of NICU outbreaks.
Methods
All pregnant women 18 years or older were offered MRSA nasal screening at their first midwife visit between 13 and 20 weeks of gestation.
Results
1778 pregnant women were included, two (0.11%) carried MRSA in the nose.
Conclusion
Infants of the two MRSA positive women were not admitted to a NICU and therefore the screening had no impact on NICU outbreaks. The low prevalence of MRSA found in this study does not justify MRSA screening of all pregnant women in Denmark.
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