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Variation between MRSA and MSSA infected patients
| MRSA | MSSA | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mean duration of stay in hospital (in days) |
33.5 | 24.2 | p < 0.05 |
| Mean duration of intravenous antibiotics (in weeks) | 4.44 | 3.33 | p < 0.05 |
| Mean initial CRP (mg/dl) | 196 | 101 | p < 0.05 |
| Mean initial ESR (in mm/h) | 49.7 | 39.5 | p > 0.05 |
