Prevalence and characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among healthy children in a city of Argentina

Volume: 11, Issue: 5, Pages: 1066 - 1071
Published: Jul 1, 2011
Abstract
Community acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is a major global problem. Healthy carriers of S. aureus strains have an important role in the dissemination of this bacterium. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of S. aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) carriage among healthy children in a city of Buenos Aires province, Argentina, and to determine the potential risk factors for its...
Paper Details
Title
Prevalence and characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among healthy children in a city of Argentina
Published Date
Jul 1, 2011
Volume
11
Issue
5
Pages
1066 - 1071
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