Clinical pediatrics
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Clinical pediatrics · Jul 2010
Comparative StudySurvival of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in 3 different swimming pool environments (chlorinated, saltwater, and biguanide nonchlorinated).
The aim of this study was to examine the viability of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in 3 types of swimming pool environments. This study demonstrates that after 1 hour, all MRSA inoculants were found to be nonviable in chlorinated water, saltwater, and biguanide-treated water. This study indicates that swimming pool water that is properly maintained in both public and private swim centers is not likely to be a vehicle to spread MRSA from swimmer to swimmer.
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Clinical pediatrics · Jul 2010
Natural disasters and mass-casualty events affecting children and families: a description of emergency preparedness and the role of the primary care physician.
To determine the compliance of a select number of families with national recommendations for disaster preparedness. ⋯ These data show that families are, for the most part, not in compliance with national recommendations for preparedness. Families who discussed preparedness with their primary care physician were more likely to be compliant.