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We plan to compare data from 300 nasal swab in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside taken in 2001 to data obtained in 2005. The nasal carriage rate of MRSA and the specific characteristic of each MRSA found will be analyzed. A limited amount of associated information will be obtained
MRSA samples will be characterized by pulse field gel electropheresis. An 9 item questionnaire will be administered.
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Inclusion Criteria:
Patient had a microbiological sample submitted from the emergency department of the study hospital from 2001- 2005 which grew MRSA.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Reynolds, MD | University of British Columbia | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver General Hospital | Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada |
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