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ArticleBMC research notes2016

Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus skin infections among military conscripts undergoing basic training in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2014.

Thirapa Nivesvivat, Dusit Janthayanont, Mathirut Mungthin, Julphat Intarasuphit, Siriwan Paojinda, Kanya Phanitorn, Paijit Permpool, Saowapap Kasinant, Onuma Pengpinij, Parichart Yingprasert and 2 more

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Thirapa NivesvivatDepartment of Military and Community Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, 315, Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Dusit JanthayanontDepartment of Outpatients, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Mathirut MungthinDepartment of Parasitology, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, 315, Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Julphat IntarasuphitDivision of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Siriwan PaojindaDepartment of Outpatients, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Kanya PhanitornInfection Control Unit of Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Paijit PermpoolInfection Control Unit of Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Saowapap KasinantInfection Control Unit of Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Onuma PengpinijInfection Control Unit of Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Parichart YingprasertClinical Epidemiology Unit of Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wanida ThaocheleeClinical Epidemiology Unit of Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Ram RangsinDepartment of Military and Community Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, 315, Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand. rrangsin@pmk.ac.th.

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Abstract

backgroundSkin and soft tissue infections are common among military conscripts undergoing close-contact training activities. On June 4, 2014, an outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus skin infection was reported among military conscripts undergoing basic training in Bangkok, Thailand. An investigation was performed to verify the outbreak and recommend future prevention and control strategies. CASE PRESENTATION: The outbreak resulted in a rate of infection of 19.2% and a fatality rate of 2.5% (one death). All were Thai men aged 21.2 ± 1.0 years. Risk factors associated with infection were multiple erythematous papules and training in certain subunits. Randomly selected isolates were evaluated by pulsed field gel electrophoresis to confirm the clonal identity.

conclusionsThis report confirms that S. aureus skin infection can be fatal. Our study highlights the role of military personnel in the early detection, prompt treatment, and containment of outbreaks of skin infection, as well as other health issues among conscripts.

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HumansMaleMethicillinMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMilitary PersonnelMultivariate AnalysisSkin DiseasesSoftwareStaphylococcal InfectionsStaphylococcus aureusThailandYoung AdultMethicillinMethicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureusMilitaryOutbreakSkin infection

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PMCPMC4799593

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