There is outbreak of infection with staphylococcus in a burn ward. Best site to take a swab ?
Ans. is 'c' i.e.,Nose S. aureus is pa of normal human flora. The anterior nares is the most frequent site of human colonization although the skin (especially when damaged), vagina, axilla, perineum and oropharynx may also be colonized.Staphylococci are pa of normal human bacterial flora with about 30% of general population being nasal carriers and another 10% carrying it on the perineal skin.
Skin
Oral cavity
Nose
Conjunctiva