Molecular epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in nursing homes: a cross-sectional study.

Last updated on 23-8-2019 by Anonymous (not verified)

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Abstract:

A cross-sectional study of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in 2,857 nursing home residents showed an overall prevalence of 4.9%. The three clones identified by genetic analysis were identical to those in the acute care facilities; only their relative prevalence differed. Clone 2 took epidemic proportions in five of these nursing homes.

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