Foreign adopted children are a source of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus transmission to countries with low prevalence.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 31(6): 655-8, 2012 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22481429
ABSTRACT
We report a 13.0% prevalence rate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriers in foreign adopted children, who are frequently hospitalized within the first year after arrival. Hospitalization in the country of origin and special need status are no significant risk factors for MRSA colonization. Healthcare workers are overrepresented among their adoptive parents. These children represent a potential source of MRSA transmission into the healthcare system.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Staphylococcal Infections
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Adoption
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Carrier State
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Emigration and Immigration
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Infect Dis J
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Netherlands