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Area Deprivation as a Risk Factor for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis

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Examines the prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection (MRSA) in children with cystic fibrosis, studying the relationship between MRSA rates and socio-environmental conditions. Analyzes statistical data of patients in Alabama, comparing rurality and area deprivation to rates of MRSA. Discusses the rates of infection in rural and underserved areas as a consideration for prevention and treatment strategies.
Author(s)
Gabriela R. Oates, William T. Harris, Steven M. Rowe, et al.
Citation
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 38(11), e285-e289
Date
11/2019
Tagged as
Access · Children and youth · Chronic respiratory conditions · Health conditions · Health disparities · Infectious diseases · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Alabama