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Characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cases
| Variable | Result |
|---|---|
| Total number of cases | 13 |
| Number of MRSA infections | 12 |
| Number colonized with MRSA | 1 |
| Mean age (years) | 31 (range 6 to 84) |
| Sex (male:female) | 8:5 |
| Site of MRSA infection | |
| Skin (furuncle) | 10 |
| Eye | 1 |
| Skin and eye | 1 |
