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Table 4 Conversion of MRSA status in Cohort 2 (n = 79)

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

 

Initial MRSA test resulta

Positive (n = 19)

Negative (n = 60)

n

(%)

n

(%)

Second MRSA test resultb

 Positive (n = 10)

9

(47.4)

1

(1.7)

 Negative (n = 69)

10

(52.6)

59

(98.3)

  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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