title: Surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Battambang, Cambodia.
abstract: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and humanitarian missions are increasing worldwide. The prevalence of MRSA in the populations served may be unknown. A BRAVA (Blast Resuscitlation and Victim Assistance) mission was conducted at Battambang, Cambodia that included microbiology support. No MRSA was detected in our patients despite the reported increase in MRSA in Asia. Continued investigation is warranted for future missions.
authors.affiliation: Infectious Disease Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Ward 63, Bldg 2, 6900 Georgia Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20307-5001, USA. joel.fishbain@amedd.army.mil
authors.forename: Joel T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Fishbain
authors.forename: Helen B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Viscount
mesh_terms: D002160:Cambodia / Q000453:epidemiology; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D008493:Medical Missions; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011159:Population Surveillance; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins