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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in community-acquired skin infections.
- Source :
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Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2005 Jun; Vol. 11 (6), pp. 928-30. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is the most common pathogen among patients with skin and soft tissue infections seeking treatment at a Los Angeles (USA) area emergency department. The proportion caused by MRSA increased from 29% in 2001 to 2002 to 64% in 2003 to 2004. No clinical or historical features reliably predict MRSA etiology.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology
Community-Acquired Infections microbiology
Female
Humans
Los Angeles
Male
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Middle Aged
Prevalence
Staphylococcal Skin Infections microbiology
Community-Acquired Infections epidemiology
Emergency Service, Hospital
Methicillin Resistance
Staphylococcal Skin Infections epidemiology
Staphylococcus aureus drug effects
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1080-6040
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15963289
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1106.040641