Research and analysis

Decolonisation regimes for people infected with PVL-SA

This rapid systematic review aimed to identify and summarise available evidence on the effectiveness of decolonisation regimes to prevent recurring or secondary infection with PVL-SA.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 28 May 2025

Documents

Effectiveness of decolonisation regimes in individuals infected with or exposed to Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-positive Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft tissue infection: a rapid systematic review

Ref: GOV-18337

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Details

This rapid systematic review identified and assessed the available evidence to determine whether decolonisation was effective to prevent recurring and secondary infections of PVL-SA skin and soft tissue infection, and if so, the most effective decolonisation regime.

This rapid systematic review searched for research published up to 30 January 2024. No published randomised or non-randomised controlled trials were identified to determine the effectiveness of decolonisation strategies for individuals either infected with or exposed to PVL-SA skin and soft tissue infection.

Published 28 May 2025