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Table 4 Distribution of sites colonised by MRSA

From: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) in rehabilitation and chronic-care-facilities: what is the best strategy?

 

Colonised on admission N (%)

Acquireda N (%)

Nose

24 (9.6)

25 (10.0)

Wounds

8 (3.2)

12 (4.8)

Stools

0 (0)

1 (0.4)

Arm pits

8 (3.2)

12 (4.8)

Folds under breasts

1 (0.4)

0 (0)

Inguinal folds

1 (0.4)

2 (0.8)

Total patients

32b (12.8)

47b (18.8)

  1. aacquired MRSA whilst in hospital, bin total, 9 and 4 patients were positive at several sites on admission and during hospitalisation, respectively
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