Article
Changes in the nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in children: 2004-2009.
PloS one - 29 Dec 2010
Lo Wen-Tsung, Wang Chih-Chien, Lin Wei-Jen, Wang Sheng-Ru, Teng Ching-Shen, Huang Ching-Feng, Chen Shyi-Jou
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus is an important cause of infection, particularly in persons colonized with this organism. This study compared the annual prevalence and microbiological characteristics of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) nasal colonization in Taiwanese children from 2004 through 2009. Risk factors for MRSA were determined for the overall study period. METHODS: Children from birth to ≤14...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
