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Guidance on the diagnosis and management of PVL-associated Staphylococcus aureus infections (PVL-SA) in England

Guidance on the diagnosis and management of PVL associated SA infections in England

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Health Protection Agency

Publication date: November 2008

Synopsis

This guidance was prepared by a sub-group of the Steering Group on Healthcare Associated Infections (SG-HCAI) at the request of the Department of Health and replaces that drafted by Health Protection Agency (HPA) working group in 2006. It is intended to provide healthcare professionals with easily accessible advice on the recognition, investigation, and management of PVL-Staphylococcus aureus (PVL-SA) cases.

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Last reviewed: 17 August 2009