Epidemiologic and Economic Effect of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Obstetrics

OBJECTIVE:To quantify the epidemiologic and economic burden of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the obstetric population, identify main factors influencing the magnitude of disease, and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of MRSA screening and decolonization.METHODS:A cos