Abstract
In a prevalence study of 209 healthcare workers, 18 (8.6%) and 13 (6.2%) carried methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in their nares or on their hands, respectively. However, 100 (62%) of 162 workers completing an associated survey believed themselves to be colonized, revealing a knowledge deficit about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus epidemiology. Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol. 2015;37(1):110-112.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Carrier State / epidemiology*
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Carrier State / microbiology
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Female
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Hand / microbiology
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Hospitals, Veterans / statistics & numerical data*
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Humans
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Male
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
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Middle Aged
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Nose / microbiology
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Perception
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Personnel, Hospital / psychology
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Personnel, Hospital / statistics & numerical data*
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Prevalence
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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United States
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United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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Young Adult