Nasal carriage of staphylococcus aureus in patients admitted to a pediatric department: a point prevalence study

GULGUN M., Oguzkaya-Artan M., BAYKAN Z., Artan C.

HEALTHMED, vol.6, no.8, pp.2694-2699, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: HEALTHMED
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.2694-2699
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: This study was planned to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of nasal Staphylococcus aureus carriage this point prevalence study was conducted at Pediatric Clinic of Kayseri Military Hospital, Turkey.