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Guidelines for the prophylaxis and treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the UK
Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy · 2006 · Vol. 57(4) · pp. 589–608
C. G. Gemmell✉David Edwards(HR Wallingford)A.P. Fraise(Birmingham City Hospital)F.K. Gould(Freeman Hospital)G L RidgwayR. E. Warren(National Health Service)
Abstract
These evidence-based guidelines have been produced after a literature review of the treatment and prophylaxis of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. The guidelines were further informed by antibiotic susceptibility data on MRSA from the UK. Recommendations are given for the treatment of common infections caused by MRSA, elimination of MRSA from carriage sites and prophylaxis of surgical site infection. There are several antibiotics currently available that are suitable for use in the management of this problem and potentially useful new agents are continuing to emerge.
Antimicrobial Resistance in StaphylococcusBacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and ManagementMedicineStaphylococcus aureusAntibioticsMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusCarriageIntensive care medicineStaphylococcal infectionsAntibiotic prophylaxisMicrobiologyBiology
MeSH terms
Anti-Bacterial AgentsUnited KingdomHumansStaphylococcal InfectionsStaphylococcus aureusMethicillin Resistance
Funding
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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