… We aimed to describe the US population epidemiology of S. aureus colonization,
compare risk factors for colonization with methicillin-sensitive S. …

… aureus colonization in vivo and eliminate human nasal S. aureus carriage in pilot studies in
vitro (116). This concept of inter- and intra-species bacterial interference is long-known, and …

… Skin colonization with Staphylococcus aureus is a characteristic feature of atopic dermatitis
… patients being colonized. Extracellular matrix proteins are important for the adherence of S. …

… Staphylococcus aureus may … aureus colonization is an important risk factor for infection.
By identifying determinants involved in colonization, putative molecules inhibiting colonization …

… aureus nasal colonization has remained stable. The objectives of this study were to
determine if S. aureus colonization is a useful proxy measure to study disease transmission and …

… Nasal, axillary, or inguinal colonization with Staphylococcus aureus generally precedes
invasive infection. Some studies have found that colonization with methicillin-resistant S. aureus …

… Colonization with Staphylococcus aureus occurs early in life and persists throughout life in
a significant proportion of the population. Those colonized are called S. aureus carriers. The …

… Colonization with Staphylococcus aureus is a well-defined risk factor for disease in hospitals,
… We aimed to assess the role of S. aureus colonization as a risk factor for disease in the …

… characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus colonization (especially extranasal colonization)
and to determine the extent to which community-associated methicillin-resistant S. …

… To obtain these data, we measured the prevalence of S. aureus colonization in a sample of
… aureus colonization is common, MRSA colonization in the general population is unusual. …