Prevalence and molecular characterizations of Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization among patients in pediatric intensive care units in Taiwan

ConclusionsThe results indicated a high prevalence ofS. arueus and MRSA nasal colonization among pediatric ICU patients in Taiwan. Identification of epidemic clones warrants the implement of infection control measures to reduce colonization and prevent the dissemination of MRSA in hospitals.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research