Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus Colonization and Risk Factors for Infection Among Military Personnel in a Shipboard Setting

Author: CDR Jennifer A. Curry, MC USN; CAPT Jason D. Maguire, MC USN (Ret.); Jamie Fraser, MPH; David R. Tribble, MD, DrPH; Robert G. Deiss, MD; CDR Coleman Bryan, MC USN; Michele D. Tisdale, MS; Katrina Crawford, MS; LTC (P) Michael Ellis, MC USA;

Summary: In this paper, a cross-sectional, observational study was conducted to determine the point prevalence of S. aureus colonization among military personnel aboard a warship.