Risk Factors for Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CAMRSA) Infectors in Military Trainees: Review of an Outbreak in San Diego, California, 2002
Abstract
An outbreak of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) skin infections was observed in a population of US military trainees in the summer of 2002. A questionnaire was developed and administered to 209 trainees, 22 of whom had MRSA infections. Factors associated with infection were described by multivariable logistic regression modeling, and included having a roommate in training with a prior skin infection (odds ratio [OR] = 3.44), or having a family member or friend who worked in a healthcare setting (OR = 2.79). Previous antibiotic use, hospitalization, or health problems were not associated with MRSA infection. This outbreak of MRSA skin infections in an otherwise healthy, well-defined, military population provided an opportunity to describe risk factors for CA-MRSA, which may help focus prevention efforts in this and other communities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 23, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA458825
Entities
People
- Andrew F. Vaughn
- Besa Smith
- Christopher P. Barrozo
- Dinice L. Jimenez
- John R. Minarcik
- Katherine M. Campbell
- Kevin L. Russell
- Margaret A.K. Ryan
- Nancy F. Crum
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center