Abstract
We studied provider- and patient-collected samples from multiple anatomic sites to determine the yield for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Sampling of multiple sites was required to achieve a sensitivity of more than 90% for MRSA colonization. Groin and perineum samples yielded positive results significantly more often for community-onset MRSA than for hospital-onset MRSA. Agreement rates between provider- and patient-collected swab specimens were excellent.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Axilla / microbiology
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Child
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Community-Acquired Infections* / diagnosis
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Community-Acquired Infections* / epidemiology
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Community-Acquired Infections* / microbiology
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Cross Infection* / diagnosis
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Cross Infection* / epidemiology
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Cross Infection* / microbiology
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Culture Media
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Female
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Groin / microbiology
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Humans
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Male
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Methicillin Resistance*
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification*
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Middle Aged
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Nose / microbiology
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Pharynx / microbiology
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Population Surveillance / methods*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Specimen Handling / methods*
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Staphylococcal Infections* / diagnosis
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Staphylococcal Infections* / epidemiology
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Staphylococcal Infections* / microbiology
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Culture Media