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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
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Published on: February 9, 2011

[Changes in epidemiological pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in a tertiary hospital.

M S Corbacho Malo1, J Sarria Amigot, M J Hernández Navarrete

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Preventiva, Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza. msolcorb@public.ibercaja.es

Medicina Clinica
|March 29, 2000
PubMed
Abstract

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This study tracked Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections from 1992-1997. Findings indicate a rise in MRSA cases among elderly patients and within medical services.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Medical Microbiology

Context:

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a significant healthcare challenge.
  • Understanding MRSA infection trends is crucial for effective public health strategies.
  • Surveillance of MRSA in tertiary-care settings provides valuable epidemiological data.

Purpose:

  • To delineate the demographic patterns of MRSA infections.
  • To identify trends in MRSA infections between 1992 and 1997.
  • To analyze the distribution of MRSA across different hospital services.

Summary:

  • A descriptive study analyzed 267 MRSA infections in a tertiary-care hospital.
  • Internal Medicine, Urology, Neurology, Vascular Surgery, and ICUs were most affected.
  • An increasing trend was observed in patients over 65 and in medical services.

Impact:

  • The findings highlight a potential increase in community-based MRSA carriage among the elderly.
  • This data can inform targeted interventions for vulnerable populations.
  • Understanding service-specific infection rates aids in resource allocation and infection control.

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