HIV and colonization with Staphylococcus aureus in two maximum-security prisons in New York State

Prevalence, Risk Factors and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA) Obtained From Nares of Patients and Staff of Sokoto State-Owned Hospitals in Nigeria

“…This study also revealed a lower prevalence rate of S. aureus colonization among participants who were diagnosed as HIV positive (18.5% [95% CI: 7.0-38.7]). Nasal colonization with MRSA was more frequently observed in participants without HIV/AIDS (73.7%, n=28,); this finding was in agreement with the study by Befus et al [37]. HIV-infected patients are at greater risk (poor immunity, exposure to antibiotics from recent hospitalizations and earlier MRSA infection or colonization) of MRSA colonization relative to the general population [38], [39].…”

Risk factors for methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureuscolonization and infection in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis

“…7 Although several studies have illustrated MRSA prevalence and severity in patients with HIV infection, the factors predisposing such patients to MRSA colonization and infection have not been illustrated well. 7–13…”

“…7 Although several studies have illustrated MRSA prevalence and severity in patients with HIV infection, the factors predisposing such patients to MRSA colonization and infection have not been illustrated well. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13] A previous systematic review explored the potential factors associated with MRSA at the time of admission to hospital or an intensive care unit. 14 It included 29 studies and identified that the potential risk factors included previous hospitalization, nursing home exposure, the history of exposure to healthcare-associated pathogens, congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, pulmonary disease, immunosuppression and renal failure.…”