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Risk factors associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization on hospital admission among oncology patients
American Journal of Infection Control, 09/11/09

Schaefer AM et al. – 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.

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