Comparison of disease and economic burden between MRSA infection and MRSA colonization in a university hospital: a retrospective data integration study

ConclusionsMRSA infection was associated with longer length of stay and higher hospital charges than both MSSA infection and MRSA colonization. Furthermore, hemodialysis or hemofiltration was identified as a common underlying factor contributing to increased length of stay and hospital charges.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research