Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Evaluating Strategies to Prevent Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Military Trainees
Brief Summary: This cluster-randomized prospective study will evaluate the effect of hygiene-based intervention strategies on the incidence of overall SSTI and MRSA-associated SSTI among military trainees. The proposed interventions used singly or in combination include standardized training and education, and weekly chlorhexidine showers.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* Community experiment: Live in selected village
* Individual experiment: Work in selected market

Exclusion Criteria:

* None
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Member of family with influenza infected member

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age less than 2 yr
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Read and sign a copy of the approved Consent Form;
* 18-40 years of age;
* If a woman of child bearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative urine pregnancy test and be using an effective method of birth control such as, but not limited to, birth control pills, contraceptive foam, diaphragm, IUD, vasectomized partner, abstinence, or condoms;
* Capable of compliance with the required study and sick visits (i.e., no planned travel commitments);
* Willing to follow study restrictions;
* Generally in good health based on medical history interview.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current participation on any study;
* Participation in an investigational drug study within 30 days of enrollment;
* Participation within 30 days of enrollment on any study where the hands were the test site;
* Pregnancy (as determined by an urine pregnancy test), lactation or planning a pregnancy during the course of the study;
* Daily smoker;
* Current or significant history of sinusitis;
* Skin conditions on the hands or wrists that would interfere with the evaluations, such as scars, tattoos, uneven skin tones, or other conditions;
* Allergy to soaps, detergents, preservatives, citric acid, malic acid or ethanol;
* Immunological disorders (i.e., AIDS, HIV, systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis);
* Current use or use within 7 days prior to randomization of any antibacterial medications for treatment of respiratory infections;
* Current use or use within 7 days enrollment of topical drugs (e.g. hydrocortisone or other corticosteroids) to treat skin conditions on the hands or wrists, except for localized treatment of minor cuts or scrapes;
* Occupational or other requirement for unusually frequent hand washing (i.e. health care worker, food service worker);
* Currently suffering from respiratory allergies or a history of seasonal respiratory allergies that are normally active during the study period;
* History of dermatologic disease on the hands, wrists or arms;
* History of 3rd degree burns and/or skin grafts on the hands or wrists;
* History of significant or frequent skin and soft tissue infections;
* Use of androgens, immunomodulators (such as growth factors, systemic corticosteroids, immune globulin, interleukins, interferons) or immunosuppressive medications within 30 days prior to study entry.
* Erythema score of 1.0 and/or dryness scores on the hands at enrollment of greater than Grade 0;
* Subject does not experience colds;
* The subjects from TM\&R-0062-08-TXC who were discontinued for irritation, experienced test product related skin reactions or were withdrawn from the study or excluded from the per-protocol analysis for non-compliance.
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Trainees assigned to one of the six selected training battalions
* Trainees who present with an SSTI at the clinic or the hospital
* Provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Fails to meet inclusion criteria

Answer: D