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Clinical characteristics of MRSA-VAP patients compared with those with VAP due to other microorganisms
| Demographic | MRSA-VAP | Non-MRSA-VAP | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 68 (59–74) | 62 (44–73) | 0.03 |
| Antibiotic treatment | 92 (82.9%) | 234 (64.5%) | <0.001 |
| Abdominal surgery | 39 (35.1%) | 70 (19.3%) | <0.001 |
| Presurgical antibiotic prophylaxis | 43 (38.7%) | 87 (24%) | 0.003 |
