Hawaii medical journal
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Hawaii medical journal · Oct 2010
Risk factors for community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus cellulitis--and the value of recognition.
To identify the risk factors for community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) cellulitis. ⋯ The presence of abscesses and obesity were significantly associated with CA-MRSA cellulitis. Empiric therapy with antibiotics active against MRSA should be guided by these risk factors.