Article
Genomic Epidemiology of Invasive Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections Among Hospitalized Individuals in Ontario, Canada.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 13 Nov 2020
Guthrie Jennifer L, Teatero Sarah, Hirai Sotaro, Fortuna Alex, Rosen Daniel, Mallo Gustavo V, Campbell Jennifer, Pelude Linda, Golding George, Simor Andrew E, Patel Samir N, McGeer Allison, Fittipaldi Nahuel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Prevention and control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections remain challenging. In-depth surveillance integrating patient and isolate data can provide evidence to better inform infection control and public health practice. METHODS: We analyzed MRSA cases diagnosed in 2010 (n = 212) and 2016 (n = 214) by hospitals in Ontario, Canada. Case-level clinical and demographic data...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Drug Resistance, Bacterial
- Female
- Genotype
- Hospitalization
- Humans
