Utility of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nasal PCR Testing in Pediatric Patients With Suspected Respiratory Infections.

ABSTRACT: Observational studies in adults suggest nasal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) swabs have a high negative predictive value (NPV) for ruling out MRSA pneumonia, however, pediatric data are limited. This retrospective study of 505 pediatric patients found a 99.8% NPV among children with suspected respiratory infections.

SUBMITTER: Baker B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11040140 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature