Abstract
This cross-sectional study at a tertiary-care hospital in Botswana from 2000 to 2007 was performed to determine the epidemiologic characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. We identified a high prevalence (11.2% of bacteremia cases) of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) bacteremia. MRSA isolates had higher proportions of resistance to commonly used antimicrobials than did methicillin-susceptible isolates, emphasizing the need to revise empiric prescribing practices in Botswana.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Factors
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacteremia / epidemiology*
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Bacteremia / transmission
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Botswana / epidemiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cohort Studies
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Cross Infection / transmission
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
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Female
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Middle Aged
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Prevalence
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Staphylococcal Infections / epidemiology*
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Staphylococcal Infections / transmission
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Young Adult