| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3374270 | Journal of Hospital Infection | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThe prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage in three nursing homes (N = 500) was 36.6%. No meticillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was detected. The following significant risk factors for S. aureus nasal carriage were identified: vascular cognitive impairment [odds ratio (OR) = 0.31]; diabetes mellitus (OR = 1.82); hypertension (OR = 0.30); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OR = 1.86); stroke (OR = 3.31); antibiotic therapy within the previous three months (OR = 2.10); and level 2 care (defined as highly dependent, needing help in activities of daily living for up to 4 h/day) (OR = 1.97). Compared with other countries, the prevalence of MRSA nasal carriage in residents of German nursing homes is low.
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Authors
G. Daeschlein, O. Assadian, I. Rangous, A. Kramer,