Table 2.
Quantitative cultures of MRSA at various anatomic sites
| Anatomic site sampled | No. of patients with MRSA detected at anatomic site | Mean log10 count of MRSA (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Nares | 48 | 1.95 (1.34)a |
| Axilla | 17 | 0.87 (0.68)b |
| Groin | 33 | 1.70 (1.52) |
| Perineum | 25 | 1.65 (1.27) |
a
Mean log10 counts for the samples from the nares were greater than those for the samples from the axilla (P < 0.001).
b
Mean log10 counts for the samples from the axilla were less than those for the samples from the groin (P = 0.002) and perineum (P = 0.02).