Fecal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in the Hospital and Community Setting: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and rationale

Staphylococcus aureus fecal carriage has been identified as a potential source for nosocomial transmission and a risk factor for disease development. This systematic review determined the overall S. aureus [including methicillin susceptible and resistant S. aureus (MSSA and MRSA)] fecal carriage rates within the community and healthcare settings.

Methodology

Peer-reviewed articles indexed in Medline, Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Africa-Wide Information, CINAHL, and Web of Science were identified using applicable and controlled vocabulary through to 11 November 2015. Eligible studies were ascertained by three independent reviewers. Random-effects meta-analyses of proportions were performed to determine S. aureus, MSSA and MRSA fecal carriage rates

SUBMITTER: Claassen-Weitz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4861718 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature