For their study, researchers collected data on rates and outcomes of MRSA infection in orthopedic trauma cases at an Irish hospital. Although researchers found age and antibiotic prophylaxis did not serve as significant risk factors for MRSA, they determined risk factors for other adverse patient outcomes such as persistent deep infection, revision surgery and mortality included length of inpatient stay, previous residence in an institutional setting and the number of antibiotics used in patient care.
Read the study about risk factors for adverse outcomes.
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