Table 1.
Summary demographic data for recruited participants with wounds subsequently confirmed to be MRSA positive (n = 12)
| Participant | Gender | Age (years) | Wound type | Pre‐existing wound duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | M | 85 | Leg ulcer mixed | 19 months |
| 5 | M | 66 | Leg ulcer venous | 12 months |
| 6 | F | 34 | Pressure ulcer | Unknown |
| 8 | F | 83 | Leg ulcer unclassified | 18 months |
| 10 | F | 91 | Leg ulcer unclassified | 6 months |
| 12 | F | 77 | Leg ulcer arterial | 3 months |
| 14 | F | 57 | Shingles | 3 weeks |
| 15 | F | 68 | Leg ulcer venous | 22 months |
| 16 | F | 95 | Leg ulcer venous | 5 months |
| 20 | M | 36 | Neuro‐ischaemic foot ulcer | 2 months |
| 21 | F | 72 | Surgical dehiscence | 8 months |
| 22 | F | 80 | Leg ulcer venous | 7 weeks |
MRSA, methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus.