Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in the Critically Ill

KJ Hardy; Peter Hawkey; Fang Gao Smith; Beryl Oppenheim

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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in the Critically Ill

KJ Hardy, Peter Hawkey, Fang Gao Smith, Beryl Oppenheim

Immunology and Immunotherapy

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Abstract

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is endemic within many hospitals worldwide. Critically ill patients on intensive care units have increased risk factors making them especially prone to nosocomially acquired infections. This review addresses the current situation regarding the evolution of MRSA and the techniques for identifying and epidemiologically typing it. It discusses specific risk factors, the morbidity and mortality associated with critically ill patients, and possibilities for future antibiotic treatments.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	121-130
Number of pages	10
Journal	British Journal of Anaesthesia
Volume	92
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/aeh008
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2004

Keywords

complications, infections, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
epidemiology
intensive care

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