Colonization of Methicillin-Resistant (MRSA) among Medical Students in Tertiary Institution in Central Malaysia.

Methicillin-resistant or MRSA infection is virulent and presents with a broad spectrum of severity. Limited regional reports that specifically outlined the potential risk of medical students being part of the dissemination of MRSA in healthcare settings were noted. This study aims to assess the prevalence and contributory factors of colonization of MRSA on neckties, headscarves, and ID badges among medical students in a local medical university in Malaysia.