Table 4 Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus isolates according to the study period and the type of infection
| Type of infection, isolate | 2003-2006 | 2007-2009 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 134 | n = 175 | ||
| Invasive | 8 | 13 | |
| MRSA | 4 (50.0)a | 8 (61.5) | 0.673 |
| MDR-MRSA | 0 | 3 (23.1) | 0.261 |
| PVL-positive/MRSA tested | 4/4 (100) | 7/7 (100) | 0.999 |
| SSTIs | 126 | 162 | |
| MRSA | 65 (51.6) | 103 (63.6) | 0.054 |
| MDR-MRSA | 9 (7.1) | 26 (16.0) | 0.028 |
| PVL-positive/MRSA tested | 50/57 (87.7) | 70/72 (97.2) | 0.430 |