Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Community-acquired Skin Infections

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Community-acquired Skin Infections

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...

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Main Authors: Gregory J. Moran, Ricky N. Amii, Fredrick M. Abrahamian, David A. Talan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Keywords: cellulitis
MRSA
Staphylococcus aureus
abscess
Community associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
skin and soft tissue infection
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/11/6/04-0641_article
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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