| Literature DB >> 19362391 |
Adam M Schaefer1, Kathleen M McMullen, Jennie L Mayfield, Amy Richmond, David K Warren, Erik R Dubberke.
Abstract
A nested case-control study at a tertiary care facility was conducted to assess potential risk factors for colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on admission among oncology patients. Risk factors for any S aureus and MRSA colonization on admission in oncology patients are consistent with previous studies in general populations. In addition, recent chemotherapy as a risk factor is a unique finding in this population.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19362391 PMCID: PMC3668339 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2009.01.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Infect Control ISSN: 0196-6553 Impact factor: 2.918