PVL-SA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a common bacterium that approximately one in three people carry on their skin or in their nose without causing an infection. Some types of SA produce a toxin called Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) and they are known as PVL-SA.
A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see below) which can be adopted by your organisation. Also suitable for use within Podiatry.
Alternatively, a complete set of IPC Policies are available to purchase @ £89.99.
Updated: 04/03/2026
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