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ArticleScientific reports2024

Nasal carriage of MRSA among clinically affiliated undergraduate students at the College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.

Tadesse Shume, Kedir Urgesa, Shambel Mekonnen, Firayad Ayele, Tewodros Tesfa, Fikru Tebeje, Wondimagegn Wolde, Mohammed Ahmed, Kasahun Bogale, Sileshi Debebe and 1 more

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Tadesse ShumeDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia. tadeshume15@gmail.com.
Kedir UrgesaSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Shambel MekonnenSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Firayad AyeleSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Tewodros TesfaSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Fikru TebejeSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Wondimagegn WoldeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Oda Bultum University, Chiro, Ethiopia.
Mohammed AhmedSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Kasahun BogaleSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Sileshi DebebeSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Fitsum WeldegebrealSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Medical and health science students are among the demographics most at risk from Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is a serious hazard to public health. The main reservoir for MRSA is the nasal cavity, and colonization of this area can raise the risk of infection and transmission in healthcare settings. This study aimed to assess the nasal carriage rate of MRSA among clinically affiliated students at Haramaya University, College of Health and Medicine Sciences, Ethiopia, from July to August 2022. An institution-based cross-sectional study of 250 study participants was conducted using a stratified random sampling methods. The data were collected via structured questionnaires. Nasal swabs were cultured on mannitol salt agar and blood agar at 37 °C for 24 h. Staphylococcus aureus was identified using catalase and coagulase tests. The MRSA was screened using the cefoxitin disk diffusion method on Muller Hinton agar. The data were entered and analyzed by SPSS version 25. Pearson's chi-square test was performed to predict associations between variables. A p value less than 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. The nasal carriage rate of S. aureus was 8% (95% CI: 4.6-11.3%). The Nasal carriage rate of MRSA was 4.8% (95% CI: 2.1-7.4%). Overall, 4.8% of all the students were identified as MRSA carriers. MRSA carriage was high among medical students (33.3%). Nose-picking habit (X

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Carrier StateMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcal InfectionsAdolescentAdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleNasal CavityStudentsStudents, MedicalUniversitiesYoung AdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntibiotic susceptibility patternsAssociated factorsClinically affiliated studentsMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusNasal carriage

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