Abstract
We studied methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-colonized children with multiple intensive care unit (ICU) admissions to assess the persistence of MRSA colonization. Our data found that children with more than 1 year between ICU admissions had a higher prevalence of MRSA colonization than the overall ICU population, which supports empirical contact precautions for children with previous MRSA colonization.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cross Infection / etiology*
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Cross Infection / microbiology
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Intensive Care Units, Pediatric / statistics & numerical data*
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Male
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
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Patient Readmission / statistics & numerical data*
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Risk Factors
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Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*
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Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
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Young Adult