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 pbkp_redict 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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