Abstract
We describe the epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus colonization among 200 healthcare workers. The prevalence of S. aureus was 28%, and the prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was 2%. The incidence of MRSA colonization was extremely low. This study suggests that the risk of MRSA transmission to healthcare workers is low in a hospital where MRSA is endemic.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Baltimore / epidemiology
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Carrier State / epidemiology
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Carrier State / microbiology*
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Female
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Hospitals, University / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Male
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Medical Staff, Hospital / statistics & numerical data
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Methicillin Resistance / genetics*
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Middle Aged
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / statistics & numerical data
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Phylogeny
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Prevalence
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Prospective Studies
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Staphylococcus aureus / classification
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*