Staphylococcus aureus

Prevention of Nasal Colonization Could Eliminate Disease in High Risk Patients

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, August 15th, 2000

The anterior portion of the nasal passages is a prime site for colonization by Staphylococcus aureus. Scientists at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital maintain that by eliminating colonization in this area, the chance for infection in high risk individuals can be reduced.

Those at risk for S. aureus infections include surgery and dialysis patients, individuals with diabetes, and people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Kevin Kiser and co-authors of this study that looked at potential immunization strategies against S. aureus nasal colonization in mice, reported their findings at the...

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