Article
Invasive CA-MRSA in northwestern Ontario: a 2-year prospective study
CA-MRSA invasif dans le nord-ouest de l'Ontario : une étude prospective de 2 ans
Summer 2014
Volume 19 - Issue 3
Mike Kirlew, Sara Rea, Annette Schroeter, Donna Makahnouk, Marsha Hamilton, Nicole Brunton, Jill Muileboom, Yoko Schreiber, Raphael Saginur, Len Kelly
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 17–20
Content Summary
This article presents a 2-year prospective study on invasive community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in northwestern Ontario. The study identifies high rates of CA-MRSA bacteremia, with social determinants of health contributing to the prevalence. The findings highlight the need for improved living conditions and healthcare access.
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Infectious diseasePublic healthRural medicineNorthern medicineRemote medicine