508. Prevalence of nasopharyngeal colonization by Staphylococcus aureus in adults with chronic diseases in Colombia.

Abstract:

Background Staphylococcus aureus is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is responsible for many infections, especially soft tissues, and bacteremia. S. aureus is also a commensal microorganism in humans, usually found in the nasopharynx. Colonized subjects, especially adults with comorbidities, have a higher risk of developing clinical infections such as community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Some researchers have hypothesized that nasopharyngeal colonization is the etiology that could predict the etiology of CAP. Therefore, the objective of this study was to establish the prevalence of nasopharyngeal colonization by S. aureus in adults with comorbidities in a Colombian cohort. Methods This was a multicenter prospective cohort study in 3 centers in Colombia, conducted between December 2020 and March 2021. Patients older than 18 years …

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2022

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