Human Microbiome and Healthcare Associated Infections - Nursing Home Dwelling Older Veterans
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-09-22
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of the research is to find out the effect of commonly used topical antibiotics on
the bacteria that live in the nose, throat and on the skin of older adults. In addition, the
investigators want to determine if these topical antibiotics affect how bacteria are spread
in Community Living Centers of the VA Maryland Health Care System.