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Occurrence of risk factors for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
| Risk factor for MRSA | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Underlying chronic illness | 2 |
| Hospital impatient | 1 |
| Prior hospitalization | 1 |
| Prior hospital outpatient visits | 2 |
| Contact with previous MRSA case | 10 |
| Family member with MRSA | 7 (3 families) |
| Prior antibiotic use | 8 |
| Hospital or long term case employee | 1 |
