Fecal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in the Hospital and Community Setting: A Systematic Review

BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Staphylococcus aureus fecal carriage has been identified as a potential source for nosocomial transmission and a risk factor for disease development. This systematic review determined the overall S. aureus [including methicillin susceptible and resistant S. aureus (MSSA and MRSA)] fecal carriage rates within the community and healthcare settings. METHODOLOGY: Peer-reviewed articles indexed in Medline, Scopus, Academic …