National burden of invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection

Author: Malani, P.N.

Description: In terms of both patient numbers and clinical effect, infections associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) present a significant challenge to clinicians. Serious S aureus infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality, with the acquisition of methicillin resistance further limiting therapeutic options. In recent years, so-called community-acquired MRSA strains (USA300 strain) have proven highly virulent and particularly difficult to control.1 As such, novel approaches to MRSA prevention remain a priority.

Subject headings: Cost of Illness; Female; Humans; Male; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcal Infections/epidemiology/microbiology

Publication year: 2014

Journal or book title: Jama

Volume: 311

Issue: 14

Pages: 1438-1439

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Type: Journal Article

Serial number: 1844