Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin infection: A retrospective analysis of clinical presentation and treatment of a local outbreak - 24/08/11
Abstract |
Background |
Methicillin-resisant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a well-known nosocomial pathogen, is now emerging as a prominent cause of community acquired infections. We have noted an increase in number of cutaneous infections in Los Angeles over the past 2 years. The objective of the current study is to evaluate the clinical presentation and treatment of community acquired MRSA skin infections.
Methods |
A retrospective chart review of 39 patients with 46 involved sites was performed. The sites of infection, morphology, antimicrobial susceptibility, and definitive treatment were evaluated.
Results |
Cutaneous abscesses were the most common presentation of cutaneous MRSA infection. Definitive treatment consisted of incision and drainage in combination with antimicrobial therapy. The most effective antibiotics were vancomycin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole in combination with rifampin, and linezolid.
Conclusion |
Community acquired MRSA infection appears to be a growing problem requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. First line treatment is incision and drainage in combination with linezolid, vancomycin, or combination trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and rifampin.
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Vol 50 - N° 6
P. 854-858 - juin 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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