Table 1.
Distribution of MRSA isolates in the elementary school environment in Guangzhou, China, 2016
| Location | N | Positive (%) | χ2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom | 760 | 32 (4.21) | 1.238 | 0.457 |
| Floor | 40 | 3 (7.50) | ||
| Light switch | 80 | 6 (7.50) | ||
| Door handle | 40 | 1 (2.50) | ||
| Desk | 200 | 13 (6.50) | ||
| Chair | 200 | 5 (2.50) | ||
| Air | 200 | 4 (2.00) | ||
| Restroom | 320 | 10 (3.13) | 1.325 | 0.441 |
| Floor | 40 | 1 (2.50) | ||
| Light switch | 80 | 0 (0.00) | ||
| Door handle | 40 | 1 (2.50) | ||
| Faucet | 80 | 6 (7.50) | ||
| Toilet flush handle | 80 | 2 (2.50) | ||
| Common area | 160 | 6 (3.75) | 0.060 | 0.909 |
| Handle of stairs | 80 | 3 (3.75) | ||
| Floor of stairs | 40 | 1 (2.50) | ||
| Floor of corridor | 40 | 2 (5.00) | ||
| Total | 1240 | 48 (3.87) |
Abbreviations: MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; N, number of isolates.