Evaluation of the impact of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on left ventricular assist device infections

Evaluation of the impact of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on left ventricular assist device infections

In this retrospective cohort study, we evaluated the predictive value of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal swabs for the development of MRSA infections in patients with left ventricular assist devices. In 106 patients, the MRSA nasal swab had a negative predictive value of 92....

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Main Authors: Lauren J. Koscal, Holly Meadows, Brian R. Raux, Krutika N. Mediwala, Erin Weeda, Brian Houston, Deeksha Jandhyala, Jaclyn M. Hawn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2022-01-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X22000468/type/journal_article

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