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Table 3 Basic characteristics of Cohort 2 (n = 79)

From: Association between length of residence and prevalence of MRSA colonization among residents in geriatric long-term care facilities

 

n

(%)

Initial MRSA test resulta

 Positive

19

(24.1)

 Negative

60

(75.9)

Second MRSA test resultb

 Positive

10

(12.7)

 Negative

69

(87.3)

Interval from initial to secondary MRSA testing, months

 Median (interquartile range)

3

(2.5–5.5)

  1. Abbreviation: MRSA methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  2. a Performed at ≤1 month after residents’ initial admission
  3. b Performed ≥2 months after residents’ initial test
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