Comparison of risk factors for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization in healthy newborns, born to mothers with and without MRSA colonization
Sara Malik,
Muhammad Faheem Afzal,
Muhammad Haroon Hamid
Abstract:Objective: To compare the risk factors for MRSA colonization in healthy newborns, born of mothers with and without MRSA colonization.
Methods: This case control study was conducted in post-natal unit of Lady Willingdon Hospital, affiliated with King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital, Lahore from January to June 2017. The vaginal and anterior nares swabs for MRSA culture were collected from mothers within six hours before planned delivery and the neonatal anterior nares swabs for MRSA culture were t… Show more
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