Theres is an outbreak of MRSA infection in a ward. What is the best way to control the infection -: (A) Vancomycin given empirically to all patients, (B) Fumigation of ward frequently, (C) Washing hand before and after attending patients, (D) Wearing masks before any invasive procedure in ICU
Answer is C. <p> Washing of hands before and after attending the patients as MOST COMMON ROUTE OF INFECTION is hands. Reference:Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,23rd edition,page no:359. <\p>