Inducible clindamycin resistance and nasal carriage rates of Staphylococcus aureus among healthcare workers and community members.

Background: Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus is becoming an increasing problem among healthcare workers and community individuals.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) nasal colonization and inducible clindamycin resistance (ICR) of S.