Research and analysis

Decolonisation regimes for people infected with Staphylococcal infections

Effectiveness of decolonisation regimes to prevent recurring or secondary infection with Staphylococcal skin and soft tissue infections.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 21 August 2025

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Decolonisation of individuals to prevent recurrence of Staphylococcal infection: a rapid systematic review

Ref: Published August 2025

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

This rapid systematic review searched for research published up to 26 June 2024. Four studies were included, 3 randomised controlled trials and one retrospective cohort study.

Published 21 August 2025