Risk factors associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization on hospital admission among oncology patients.
A nested case-control study at a tertiary care facility was conducted to assess potential risk factors for colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on admission among oncology patients. Risk factors for any S aureus and MRSA colonization on admission in oncology patients are consistent with previous studies in general populations. In addition, recent chemotherapy as a risk factor is a unique finding in this population.
Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Louis, MO, USA. Aschaefer@hboi.fau.edu
Adam M
AM
Schaefer
Kathleen M
KM
McMullen
Jennie L
JL
Mayfield
Amy
A
Richmond
David K
DK
Warren
Erik R
ER
Dubberke
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002353:Carrier State / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D017053:Infection Control; D008297:Male; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000382:microbiology; D016017:Odds Ratio; D016522:Oncology Service, Hospital; D010343:Patient Admission; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents