Abstract
Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is the most common pathogen among patients with skin and soft tissue infections seeking treatment at a Los Angeles (USA) area emergency department. The proportion caused by MRSA increased from 29% in 2001 to 2002 to 64% in 2003 to 2004. No clinical or historical features reliably predict MRSA etiology.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Community-Acquired Infections / epidemiology*
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Community-Acquired Infections / microbiology
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Emergency Service, Hospital*
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Female
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Humans
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Los Angeles
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Male
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Methicillin Resistance*
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Middle Aged
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Prevalence
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Staphylococcal Skin Infections / epidemiology*
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Staphylococcal Skin Infections / microbiology
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*