Abstract
We assessed whether age modified the association between methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) anterior nares colonization and subsequent infection. Among 7,405 patients (9,511 admissions), MRSA colonization was significantly associated with infection (adjusted odds ratio, 13.7 [95% confidence interval, 7.3-25.7]) but did not differ significantly by age group.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Distribution
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Aged
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Baltimore / epidemiology
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Carrier State / epidemiology*
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Carrier State / prevention & control
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Disease Susceptibility
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Humans
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
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Middle Aged
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Multivariate Analysis
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Nasal Cavity / microbiology
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Population Surveillance
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Staphylococcal Infections / epidemiology*
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Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control