Yield of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on moist swabs versus dry swabs

Am J Infect Control. 2013 May;41(5):469-70. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.09.011. Epub 2013 Jan 20.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bacteriological Techniques*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Humans
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Mucosa / microbiology*
  • Specimen Handling / methods*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology