Molecular epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in nursing homes: a cross-sectional study

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2002 Sep;23(9):546-9. doi: 10.1086/502105.

Abstract

A cross-sectional study of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in 2,857 nursing home residents showed an overall prevalence of 4.9%. The three clones identified by genetic analysis were identical to those in the acute care facilities; only their relative prevalence differed. Clone 2 took epidemic proportions in five of these nursing homes.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Belgium / epidemiology
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology*
  • Cross Infection / microbiology*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • DNA, Bacterial / genetics
  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field
  • Humans
  • Infection Control
  • Methicillin Resistance* / genetics
  • Molecular Epidemiology*
  • Nursing Homes / statistics & numerical data*
  • Population Surveillance
  • Prevalence
  • Restriction Mapping
  • Risk Factors
  • Staphylococcal Infections / epidemiology*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology*
  • Staphylococcus aureus* / genetics

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial