The Rate of Nasal Colonization of Methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureusat Admission to Intensive Care Units in a Secondary Hospital: The Importance of Nasogastric Tube
Abstract:Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal colonization has been known as a predictor of intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired MRSA infections. We performed this study to survey the nasal colonization of MRSA among the patients admitted to an ICU and analyze risk factors associated with the colonization. Methods: A retrospective 1:1 matched case-control study was conducted with patients admitted to the ICU from March to December 2010 at Samsung Changwon Hospital. Results: A total of 602 … Show more
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