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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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25 maj 2022 · Treatment usually involves antibiotics and cleaning of the infected area. However, some staph infections no longer respond, or become resistant, to common antibiotics. To treat antibiotic-resistant staph infections, health care providers may need to use antibiotics that can cause more side effects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
