From: Prediction of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusin patients with non-nosocomial pneumonia
Chest radiograph findings | MRSA | Non-MRSA | P-value |
---|---|---|---|
(n=78) | (n=865) | ||
Single infiltrate | 28 (35.9) | 450 (52.0) | 0.006 |
Multiple infiltrates | 31 (39.7) | 263 (30.4) | 0.088 |
Diffuse bilateral infiltrates | 19 (24.4) | 152 (17.6) | 0.136 |
Cavitation | 1 (1.3) | 11 (1.3) | 1 |
Pleural effusion | 16 (20.5) | 126 (14.6) | 0.16 |