Overview

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Skin and Soft Tissue Infection (SSTI) Prevention in Military Trainees

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This cluster-randomized prospective study will evaluate the effect of hygiene-based intervention strategies on the incidence of overall SSTI and MRSA-associated SSTI among military trainees. The proposed interventions used singly or in combination include standardized training and education, and weekly chlorhexidine showers.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Collaborator:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Treatments:
Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Methicillin