How do I interpret the results of the Staphylococcus aureus blood stream infection (bacteraemia) surveillance scheme?
The data collected for the Staph. aureus blood stream infection (bacteraemia) surveillance scheme represents patients with blood stream Staph. aureus infections, which may have been acquired in the community or in hospital. It is used as an indicator of infection associated with healthcare provision. Improvements in infection control activities could potentially reduce the number of infections seen.
