Best method of preventing transmission of MRSA infection is: (A) Hand wash, (B) Antibiotics, (C) Disinfecting surfaces, (D) Fumigation of the ward
Answer is A. Measures for the control of staphylococcal infections in hospitals:*Isolation of patients with open staphylococcal lesion*Detection of staphylococcal lesions among doctors and health care workers*Hand washing is the oldest, simplest and most effective method of preventing MRSA and other cross infections.*Following strict aseptic precautions (Ref: Ananthanarayan 9th edition, p204)