Table 3.
Comparison of 34 MRSA positive patients with regard to (i) effective or failed decolonization and (ii) outcome
| Longitudinal differences | Successful decolonization (n = 26) | Decolonization failed (n = 8) | Level of significanceP | Survivors (n = 15) | Non-survivors (n = 19) | Level of significanceP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRP (mg/dl) |
- 0.53 |
5.77 |
0.004 |
- 0.15 |
1.42 |
n.s. |
| Hb (g/dl) |
0.53 |
2.30 |
n.s. |
0.67 |
−0.57 |
n.s. |
| Leukocytes (k/μl) |
- 0.39 |
2.43 |
n.s. |
0.43 |
0.16 |
n.s. |
|
Basal CCI age adjusted |
8.40 |
9.80 |
n.s. |
7.10 |
9.80 |
0.006 |
| Additional Extra-nasal MRSA (n;%) | 8; 31 | 3; 38 | n.s. | 5; 33 | 6; 31 | n.s. |
Longitudinal laboratory differences (CRP, Hb and leukocyte count), the age adjusted CCI and results of additional extra-nasal swabs (throat and skin) for MRSA at baseline are summarized.