Table 1 Description of subject groups enrolled in follow up study
Group No. | Description | Body site where S. aureusdetected in Parsonnet 2005 studya | Ab present in Parsonnet 2005 studyb | No. of subjects enrolledc | No. of subjects completing all visits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Carriers of SA TSST-1(+) | Vagina | Yes or No | 14 | 11 |
2 | Carriers of SA TSST-1(+) | Nose or anus | Yes | 78 | 64 |
3 | Carriers of SA TSST-1(-) | Any site | Yes | 69 | 49 |
4 | Non-carriers | None | Yes | 75 | 58 |
5 | Negative Ab control (Carriers or Non-carriers) | Any site | No | 75 | 61 |