Risk Factors for Infection and Colonization with Community‐Associated Methicillin‐ResistantStaphylococcus aureusin the Los Angeles County Jail: A Case‐Control Study | Zendy

Cynthia L. Maree | Zendy; Samantha J. Eells | Zendy; Jennifer Tan | Zendy; Elizabeth A. Bancroft | Zendy; Mark Malek | Zendy; Nina T. Harawa | Zendy; Martha J. Lewis | Zendy; Elaine Santana | Zendy; Loren G. Miller | Zendy

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Risk Factors for Infection and Colonization with Community‐Associated Methicillin‐ResistantStaphylococcus aureusin the Los Angeles County Jail: A Case‐Control Study

Author(s) -

Cynthia L. Maree,

Samantha J. Eells,

Jennifer Tan,

Elizabeth A. Bancroft,

Mark Malek,

Nina T. Harawa,

Martha J. Lewis,

Elaine Santana,

Loren G. Miller

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

clinical infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44

H-Index - 336

eISSN - 1537-6591

pISSN - 1058-4838

DOI - 10.1086/657067

Subject(s) - medicine , infection control , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , colonization , staphylococcus aureus , skin infection , outbreak , antibiotics , staphylococcal skin infections , population , staphylococcal infections , intensive care medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , environmental health , pathology , biology , bacteria , genetics

Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and outbreaks occur in correctional facilities, such as jails and prisons. Spread of these infections can be extremely difficult to control. Development of effective prevention protocols requires an understanding of MRSA risk factors in incarcerated persons.

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