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25 maj 2022 · Antibiotic-resistant strains of staph bacteria are often described as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains. The increase in antibiotic-resistant strains has led to the use of IV antibiotics, such as vancomycin or daptomycin, with the potential for more side effects.
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- Staph Infection
This book provides a broad and in-depth review of MRSA infection, including (1) mechanisms of resistance, (2) laboratory detection methods, (3) infection control measures, and (4) treatment.
Accumulating evidence reveals the emergence of meth- icillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the community.1 Many of these community isolates are distinctly different from nosocomial strains. The emer-gence of these distinct MRSA isolates in the community, coined community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA), has be-come a topic of intense interest.
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most successful and adaptable human pathogens. Its remarkable ability to acquire antibiotic resistance has contributed to its emergence as an important pathogen in a variety of settings.
8 lis 2022 · Diagnosis. Doctors diagnose methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by checking a tissue sample or nasal secretions for signs of drug-resistant bacteria. The sample is sent to a lab where it's placed in a dish of nutrients that encourage bacterial growth.
10 lis 2023 · Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) carries a high risk for excess morbidity and mortality. Despite its prevalence, significant practice variation continues to permeate clinical management of this syndrome.
Combination therapy with daptomycin plus ceftaroline versus standard-of-care monotherapy in the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2024 Sep 7:S1198-743X (24)00409-9. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2024.08.011. Online ahead of print. Authors.
