Status:
COMPLETED
Colonization, Infection, and Molecular Typing of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in Children.
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Conditions:
Methicillin Resistance
Staphylococcus Aureus
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-12 years
Brief 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....
Detailed Description
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) are responsible for both localized and invasive infections including carbuncles, cellulitis, lymph node abscess, and wound infections among others. SA is a ubiquitous enviro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Colonization:
- \- Children ages 3 months to 12 years
- Invasive:
- \- Invasive MRSA infection
Exclusion
- Colonization:
- None
- Invasive:
- Those without invasive MRSA infection
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
477 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00254527
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
April 1 2007
Last Update
May 2 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64108