Table 2.
MCPyV, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization status in CF patients.
| Subject Category | CF Patients N = 249 | S. aureus Colonization Status | p-Value | P. aeruginosa Colonization Status | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCPyV-positive, n (%) | 65 (26%) | 47 (72%) | p = 0.001 | 12 (18.5%) | NS |
| Among ≤ 6 year olds, n (%) | 11 (23%) | 9 (19%) | p = 0.030 | 2 (16%) | NS |
| Among 7–17 year olds, n (%) | 28 (25%) | 18 (38%) | p = 0.001 | 3 (25%) | NS |
| Among >18 year olds, n (%) | 26 (30%) | 20 (43%) | NS | 7 (59%) | NS |
CF: cystic fibrosis; MCPyV: Merkel cell Polyomavirus; S. aureus: Staphylococcus aureus; P. aeruginosa: Pseudomonas aeruginosa; n: number; NS: not significant.