Baseline Characteristics for Patients with Community-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections Who Were Treated in Ambulatory Settings
| Characteristic | Antibiotic Regimen | P* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMP-SMX (n = 87) | CLIN (n = 34) | ||
| Age, median years (interquartile range) | 38 (27–48) | 35 (24–46) | .3 |
| Male (%) | 55 | 53 | .8 |
| Hispanic (%) | 72 | 71 | .8 |
| No insurance (%) | 45 | 47 | .8 |
| Incision and drainage (%) | 62 | 59 | .7 |
| Comorbidities (%) | |||
| Diabetes | 15 | 15 | 1.0 |
| Hypertension | 23 | 18 | .5 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 9 | 12 | .7 |
| Hepatitis C | 5 | 0 | .6 |
| Depression | 6 | 12 | .3 |
| HIV | 2 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Drug abuse | 9 | 9 | 1.0 |
| Alcohol abuse | 3 | 6 | .6 |
| Smoker | 25 | 24 | .8 |
| Previous skin infection | 5 | 6 | .7 |
| None | 25 | 32 | .4 |
| Baseline pain (interquartile range) | 8 (7–9) | 8 (6–10) | .4 |
All data provided as % unless otherwise indicated.
* Statistical comparisons between groups were made using the χ2, Fisher's Exact, and Wilcoxon Rank Sum tests.
TMP-SMX, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole; CLIN, clindamycin; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus.