High-density lipoprotein cholesterol and nasal colonization of Staphylococcus aureus: results from the 2001–2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

We found that HDL-C was negatively correlated with nasal colonization of Staphylococcus aureus, especially in male, even after adjusting for various variables. These findings provide valuable insights into the development of early intervention strategies in people at high risk of infectious diseases.