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Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Management and Prevention.

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Chen, LF; Chastain, C; Anderson, DJ
Published in: Curr Infect Dis Rep
October 2011

Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) was a rare phenomenon until the past decade; now CA-MRSA is endemic in many communities and is the most common cause of skin and soft tissue infections presenting to emergency rooms. CA-MRSA is distinct from its hospital-acquired counterpart, and has caused devastating infections in many healthy individuals. The epidemiology of CA-MRSA continues to evolve, and the challenge is to use the most appropriate and effective therapeutic and preventative strategies against this pathogen. This article reviews the current epidemiology of CA-MRSA, its definitions, and common clinical manifestations in the community. The article also summarizes current therapeutic options for CA-MRSA as well as strategies to reduce the transmission and the impact of CA-MRSA in both community and health care settings.

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Curr Infect Dis Rep

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1534-3146

Publication Date

October 2011

Volume

13

Issue

5

Start / End Page

442 / 450

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Microbiology
 

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Chen, L. F., Chastain, C., & Anderson, D. J. (2011). Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Management and Prevention. Curr Infect Dis Rep, 13(5), 442–450. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-011-0198-4
Chen, Luke F., Cody Chastain, and Deverick J. Anderson. “Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Management and Prevention.Curr Infect Dis Rep 13, no. 5 (October 2011): 442–50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-011-0198-4.
Chen, Luke F., et al. “Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Management and Prevention.Curr Infect Dis Rep, vol. 13, no. 5, Oct. 2011, pp. 442–50. Pubmed, doi:10.1007/s11908-011-0198-4.
Journal cover image

Published In

Curr Infect Dis Rep

DOI

EISSN

1534-3146

Publication Date

October 2011

Volume

13

Issue

5

Start / End Page

442 / 450

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Microbiology