Microbiological Characterization and Nasal Carriage Rates of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in Vancouver Downtown Eastside

University of British Columbia600 enrolled

Overview

We plan to compare data from 300 nasal swab in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside taken in 2001 to data obtained in 2005. The nasal carriage rate of MRSA and the specific characteristic of each MRSA found will be analyzed. A limited amount of associated information will be obtained

MRSA samples will be characterized by pulse field gel electropheresis. An 9 item questionnaire will be administered.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

600

Conditions

Nasal Colonization With MRSA Bacteria

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Patient had a microbiological sample submitted from the emergency department of the study hospital from 2001- 2005 which grew MRSA. Exclusion Criteria:

Locations (1)

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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