Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin-Resistant S aureus in the United States, 2001-2002

March 1, 2006 | Journal Article

Staphylococcus aureus, a common human pathogen, usually resides in nasal passages. In healthy individuals the bacterium is usually harmless but when passed among patients in hospitals or other institutions it can cause a variety of infections. Both ...