Table 3.
Comparison between methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates.
| MSSA, n (%) | MRSA, n (%) | p-Value * | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent travel history | 1 | ||
| Yes | 9 (75) | 3 (25) | |
| No | 7 (78) | 2 (22) | |
| Healthcare context | 0.43 | ||
| Yes | 1 ° (50) | 1 § (50) | |
| No | 15 (79) | 4 (21) | |
| Previous antibiotic treatments | 0.03 | ||
| Yes | 10 (83) | 3 (33) | |
| No | 2 (17) | 6 (67) |
Notes: MSSA: methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus; MRSA: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; * Fisher exact test. ° Recent humanitarian work, as a doctor, in Mozambique. § Previous hospitalization in Guinea-Bissau.