scholarly journals Risk Factors for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcal aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Presenting in Primary Care: A South Texas Ambulatory Research Network (STARNet) Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Parchman ◽  
A. Munoz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
South Texas ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Soft Tissue Infections ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Staphylococcal Aureus

scholarly journals Predictors of community-associated Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft tissue infections in primary-care settings

2016 ◽  
Vol 144 (15) ◽  
pp. 3198-3204 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. C. LEE ◽  
R. G. HALL ◽  
N. K. BOYD ◽  
S. D. DALLAS ◽  
L. C. DU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Outpatient Setting ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Soft Tissue Infections ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Group 2

SUMMARYSkin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) due to Staphylococcus aureus have become increasingly common in the outpatient setting; however, risk factors for differentiating methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) SSTIs are needed to better inform antibiotic treatment decisions. We performed a case-case-control study within 14 primary-care clinics in South Texas from 2007 to 2015. Overall, 325 patients [S. aureus SSTI cases (case group 1, n = 175); MRSA SSTI cases (case group 2, n = 115); MSSA SSTI cases (case group 3, n = 60); uninfected control group (control, n = 150)] were evaluated. Each case group was compared to the control group, and then qualitatively contrasted to identify unique risk factors associated with S. aureus, MRSA, and MSSA SSTIs. Overall, prior SSTIs [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 7·60, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3·31–17·45], male gender (aOR 1·74, 95% CI 1·06–2·85), and absence of healthcare occupation status (aOR 0·14, 95% CI 0·03–0·68) were independently associated with S. aureus SSTIs. The only unique risk factor for community-associated (CA)-MRSA SSTIs was a high body weight (⩾110 kg) (aOR 2·03, 95% CI 1·01–4·09).

scholarly journals Community-Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: Case Series

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
E JK Veni ◽  
G Bhat ◽  
SM Shalini ◽  
P Kumar ◽  
M Chakrapani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Medical Journal ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Soft Tissue Infections ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia ◽  
Invasive Infections

Community-acquired methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) usually causes skin and soft tissue infections. However, community-acquired methicillin resistant S.aureus has been identified as a causative agent of many invasive infections like necrotizing fasciitis, pneumonia and bacteremia. Risk factors such as immunodeficiency and skin and soft tissue infections have been identified for acquiring bacteremia. We present four cases of bacteremia caused by community-acquired methicillin resistant S.aureus, risk factors and outcome.Kathmandu University Medical Journal Vol.13(1) 2015; 77-79

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