Table 1 Susceptibility of isolates and timing of isolation
From: The role of Staphylococcus aureus carriage in the pathogenesis of bloodstream infection
Isolates | Number of isolates (%) (n = 79) | Number isolated before or within 2 days of hospital admission (n = 53) |
|---|---|---|
Penicillin sensitive S. aureus (PSSA) | 12 (15%) | 10 (83%) |
Methicillin sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) | 55 (70%) | 38 (70%) |
Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) | 12 (15%) | 5 (45%) |