Prevalence of and risk factors associated with the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in the chronic wounds of patients treated in primary health care settings in Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(6): 833-838, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Wounds can be colonized by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).METHODS:
We evaluated the prevalence of S. aureus and MRSA in the wounds of patients treated at Basic Health Units in Brazil and identified risk factors associated with their presence.RESULTS:
The prevalence rates of S. aureus and MRSA were 51.5% and 8.7%, respectively. There was a correlation between the presence of S. aureus in wounds and nostrils (p<0.01). A positive association was detected between S. aureus infection and previous benzylpenicillin use (p=0.02). No associations were observed for MRSA.CONCLUSIONS:
Multidrug-resistant pathogens are present in primary healthcare settings in Brazil.
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Main subject:
Staphylococcal Infections
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Wounds and Injuries
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho/BR
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