Comparison of disease and economic burden between MRSA infection and MRSA colonization in a university hospital: a retrospective data integration study

Comparison of disease and economic burden between MRSA infection and MRSA colonization in a university hospital: a retrospective data integration study

Abstract Background Although there is a growing concern and policy regarding infections or colonization caused by resistant bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), the prognosis of MRSA infections compared to that of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA...

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Main Authors: Aki Hirabayashi, Koji Yahara, Keisuke Oka, Toshiki Kajihara, Teruko Ohkura, Yumiko Hosaka, Keigo Shibayama, Motoyuki Sugai, Tetsuya Yagi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
MRSA infections
MSSA infections
MRSA colonization
In-hospital mortality
Length of stay
Hospital charges
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-024-01383-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-024-01383-8

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