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. 2004 May;10(5):941-4.
doi: 10.3201/eid1005.030604.

Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among military recruits

Craig E Zinderman  1 , Byron Conner, Mark A Malakooti, James E LaMar, Adam Armstrong, Bruce K Bohnker
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Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among military recruits

Craig E Zinderman et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2004 May.

Abstract

We report an outbreak of 235 community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections among military recruits. In this unique environment, the close contact between recruits and the physical demands of training may have contributed to the spread of MRSA. Control measures included improved hygiene and aggressive clinical treatment.

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Methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus cases in recruits.
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Methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) incidence.
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Methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus cases by week of training. *Recruits arrive at the facility during ship week and undergo medical and administrative in-processing.
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