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Surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Battambang, Cambodia.

Joel T Fishbain1, Helen B Viscount.   

Abstract

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and humanitarian missions are increasing worldwide. The prevalence of MRSA in the populations served may be unknown. A BRAVA (Blast Resuscitlation and Victim Assistance) mission was conducted at Battambang, Cambodia that included microbiology support. No MRSA was detected in our patients despite the reported increase in MRSA in Asia. Continued investigation is warranted for future missions.

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Year:  2002        PMID: 12491764

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Hawaii Med J        ISSN: 0017-8594


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1.  Emergence of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus associated with pediatric infection in Cambodia.

Authors:  Kheng Chheng; Sarah Tarquinio; Vanaporn Wuthiekanun; Lina Sin; Janjira Thaipadungpanit; Premjit Amornchai; Ngoun Chanpheaktra; Sarinna Tumapa; Hor Putchhat; Nicholas P J Day; Sharon J Peacock
Journal:  PLoS One       Date:  2009-08-13       Impact factor: 3.240

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