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Multivariable model of risk factors for persistent MRSA colonisation
| Variable | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| White race | 4·90 (1·38–17·40) | 0·014 |
| Prior MRSA infection | 3·59 (1·05–12·35) | 0·042 |
| Multiple sites colonised | 32·7 (6·7–159·3) | <0·001 |
| Treatment of SSTI with clindamycin | 0·28 (0·08–0·99) | 0·049 |
| Proportion of household members colonised | 1·01 (0·98–1·03) | 0·471 |
CI, confidence interval; MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; SSTI, skin and soft tissue infections.
