Obesity as a Determinant ofStaphylococcus aureusColonization Among Inmates in Maximum-Security Prisons in New York State
Abstract
Obesity increases a person's susceptibility to a variety of infections, including Staphylococcus aureus infections, which is an important cause of morbidity in correctional settings. Using a cross-sectional design, we assessed the association between obesity and S. aureus colonization, a risk factor for subsequent infection, in New York State maximum-security prisons (2011-2013). Anterior nares and oropharyngeal cultures were collected....
Paper Details
Title
Obesity as a Determinant ofStaphylococcus aureusColonization Among Inmates in Maximum-Security Prisons in New York State
Published Date
Aug 19, 2015
Volume
182
Issue
6
Pages
494 - 502
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