Evaluation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia: Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in the older patients in a tertiary teaching hospital in Malaysia

Evaluation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia: Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in the older patients in a tertiary teaching hospital in Malaysia

Abstract Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia is a major concern in the global healthcare system. However, data from Asian regions dealing with the singularity of this infection in older persons is lacking. We aimed to identify the differences in the clinical char...

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Main Authors: Kejal Hasmukharay, Soo Tein Ngoi, Nor Izzati Saedon, Kit Mun Tan, Hui Min Khor, Ai Vyrn Chin, Maw Pin Tan, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Nuryana binti Idris, Wen Kiong Niek, Cindy Shuan Ju Teh, Shahrul Bahyah binti Kamaruzzaman, Sasheela Sri La Sri Ponnampalavanar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Healthcare-associated
Hospital-acquired
Hypoalbuminemia
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Older adults
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08206-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08206-y

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