Nasal carriage rate, associated factors, and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus among pre-clinical undergraduate students at the College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Fitsum Weldegebreal (Author), Kedir Urgesa (Author), Firayad Ayele (Author), Kasahun Bogale (Author), Taddese Shume (Author), Mohammed Ahmed (Author), Sileshi Debebe (Author), Fikru Tebeje (Author), Haftu Asmerom (Author), Tewodros Tesfa (Author), Shambel Mekonnen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundStaphylococcus aureus nasal carriage has been linked to higher rates of infection and morbidity. People with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus can be a potential source of infection for others. University students living together in crowded conditions increase their risk of acqui...