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Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization of control and homeless populations compared to prevalence in healthcare workers and the general population.
| Population | MRSA+ | MRSA− | Prevalence | Relative risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 28 | 257 | 0.09825 | 5.458 |
| General population | – | – | 0.018a | |
| Control | 5 | 42 | 0.10638 | 2.3126 |
| Health-care workers | – | – | 0.046a | |
aValues from Ref. (23).
