Studies from J.Y. Rim and colleagues yield new information about drug resistance

Data detailed in 'Prevalence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization in a random sample of healthy individuals' have been presented. "' Concern has recently arisen that the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization among populations at low risk for acquiring this pathogen has been increasing. Although previous studies have reported on the prevalence of MRSA colonization, most of these studies have been performed in healthcare settings, with few studies performed in the community among healthy individuals in non-healthcare locations. To determine the prevalence of community-acquired (CA) MRSA colonization in a...

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