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Diversos estudos demonstraram que o rastreio universal não é custo-efetivo. O rastreio de MRSA deve ser voltado para populações-alvo.
Autoria principal: Gustavo Guimarães Moreira Balbi (Clínica Médica e Reumatologia).
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