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Clinical Infectious Diseases
Study findings on clinical infectious diseases are outlined in reports from University of Michigan
May 27th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "We sought to characterize the clinical and molecular epidemiologic characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus colonization ( especially extranasal colonization) and to determine the extent to which community-associated methicillin- resistant S. aureus ( MRSA) has emerged in community nursing homes. The study enrolled a total of 213 residents, with or without an indwelling device, from 14 nursing homes in southeastern Michigan." "Samples were obtained from the nares, oropharynx, groin, perianal area, wounds, and enteral feeding tube site. Standard microbiologic methods were used to identify methicillin- susceptible S....
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-27)
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