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The natural history of contemporary Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization in community children.

Authors :
Fritz SA
Krauss MJ
Epplin EK
Burnham CA
Garbutt J
Dunne WM
Hunstad DA
Storch GA
Source :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal [Pediatr Infect Dis J] 2011 Apr; Vol. 30 (4), pp. 349-51.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The natural history of contemporary Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization was evaluated in community children during a 1-year period. Methicillin-susceptible S. aureus nasal carriage was more persistent than methicillin-resistant S. aureus nasal carriage, which was usually self-limited. Children with persistent staphylococcal colonization often carried identical strains. Identification of persistent methicillin-resistant S. aureus carriers might inform strategies for decolonization and reduction of staphylococcal transmission.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-0987
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21412205
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0b013e3181fe075e