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Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Respiratory Cultures at Different Time Points of Hospital Stay
| Days from Admission | Day 3 | Day 7 | Day 14 | Day 28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total patients with respiratory cultures obtained, no. | 158 | 285 | 405 | 472 |
| Patients with MRSA in respiratory cultures, no | 1 | 7 | 18 | 27 |
| Prevalence, % | 0.6 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 5.7 |
