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Colonization, Infection, and Molecular Typing of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in Children.

NCT00254527 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 477

Last updated 2007-05-02

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The intent of this study is to:

1. Define the prevalence of MRSA carriage in the pediatric population in Kansas City.
2. Systematically define patient risk factors for MRSA carriage and infection.
3. Characterize the unique genetic characteristics of MRSA strains, both community acquired (CA) and healthcare associated (HCA) that are present in the different pediatric populations.

Conditions

  • Methicillin Resistance
  • Staphylococcus Aureus

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Emily A Thorell, MD · Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Eligibility

Min Age
3 Months
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-01-31
Completion
2007-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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