Table 2.

Multivariate analysis with risk factors for prevalence of MRSA colonization at admission in adults - log-binomial regression (N = 297)

Variable	PR (95%CI)
Age above 60 years	3.0 (1.2-7.7)
Transfer from another hospital or long term care facility	2.9 (0.8-11.0)
Use of antimicrobials 2 wks before	2.3 (0.9-5.5)
Hospital admission last year	5.6 (1.3-23.9)

MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus