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Prevalence of S.aureus and MRSA among healthcare workers
| Healthcare workers | No of samples | S. aureus (%) | MRSA (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor | 72 | 15 (20.8) | 1 (1.4) |
| Intern | 36 | 6 (16.7) | 1 (2.8) |
| Nurse | 51 | 6 (11.8) | 4 (7.8) |
| Attender | 22 | 4 (18.2) | 1 (4.5) |
| Laboratory personnel | 16 | 1 (6.3) | 0 (0) |
| Others | 7 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Total | 204 | 32 (15.7) | 7 (3.4) |
