Patient*innen aus Asylzentren


Grundsätze/Indikationen

  • Bei (wahrscheinlichem) stationärem Aufenthalt am USB
  • Alle Patient*innen mit aktuellem Aufenthalt in Asylzentrum in der Schweiz
  • Durchführung am Eintrittstag (innert 24 h)
  • Patient*innen unter antibiotischer Therapie: Rücksprache mit Infektionsprävention und -kontrolle

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Localization material Procedure
Nose

mwe TRANSWAB® (violet)
  • Swab both nostrils 3 times in rotation (max. 1 cm deep)
Throat

mwe TRANSWAB® (violet)
  • Swab both sides of the tonsil
Groin

mwe TRANSWAB® (violet)
  • Swab both sides 3 times with light pressure
Clarify MRSA colonization, if present:
Urine
(only for urine drainage systems)

Urine Monovette® green
  • If an external urine drainage system is present (DK, suprapubic catheter, uro/nephrostoma)
Wounds, PEG and drainage

mwe TRANSWAB® (violet)
  • Wound swab without prior skin disinfection
  • Swab 3 times with light pressure
  • Only swab open or obviously infected wounds and larger wounds (scars/crusts are not swabbed)

Localization material Procedure
Rectal

mwe TRANSWAB® (violet)
  • Insert approx. 2-4 cm into the anal canal while turning
  • Visible fecal material is mandatory (otherwise stool sample)

Localization material Procedure
Rectal

mwe TRANSWAB® (violet)
  • Insert approx. 2-4 cm into the anal canal while turning
  • Visible fecal material is mandatory (otherwise stool sample)

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Last update: 10/28/2025