Optimizing therapy for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.
Journal Article (Review)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in patients in intensive care units is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Prompt clinical attention is essential to ensure good outcomes, including identification and management of the source of infection and any associated complications. Foreign-body sources of infection should be removed or replaced in the majority of cases, and debridement of infectious foci should be undertaken. Particular attention should be given to evaluation for the presence of cardiac involvement because inadequately managed S. aureus endocarditis is life threatening. Selection of an appropriate antibiotic regimen is also an essential factor for optimal management.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Cosgrove, SE; Fowler, VG
Published Date
- December 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 28 / 6
Start / End Page
- 624 - 631
PubMed ID
- 18095226
Pubmed Central ID
- 18095226
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1069-3424
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1055/s-2007-996409
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States