Stankovic C, Mahajan PV, Asmar BI. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as a cause of community-acquired pneumonia.
Curr Infect Dis Rep 2007;
9:223-7. [PMID:
17430704 PMCID:
PMC7088671 DOI:
10.1007/s11908-007-0035-y]
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Abstract
New pathogens have emerged that now complicate the management of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) has emerged as a potential cause of CAP, particularly complicated CAP. In this literature review, the incidence, invasiveness, and antimicrobial management of CA-MRSA is discussed. Based on existing data and the rising incidence of CA-MRSA, we recommend a change in antibiotic selection for complicated CAP.
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