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McCarthy NL et al. – Compared with previous studies of methicillin resistance among patients with S. aureus bacteremia, the authors found similar factors to be associated with methicillin resistance among S. aureus isolates recovered from more diverse anatomic sites of infection. Of note, nearly one-half of the cases of MRSA infection were not healthcare associated. read more
Steinstraesser L et al. – Wound infections with multi–drug resistant bacteria increase morbidity and mortality and have considerable socioeconomic impact. They can lead to impaired wound healing, resulting in rising treatment costs read more
This study documented an association between vancomycin MIC values and the MIC values of other anti–MRSA antibiotics among patients with bloodstream infections caused by MRSA primarily treated with vancomycin. read more
The implementation of a comprehensive and multifaceted infection control program in a tertiary care center effectively controlled the spread and clinical impact of MDR Ab. read more
Despite similar numbers of P aeruginosa–infected patients in 2007 and 2008, the percentage of MBL–producing strains increased from 7% to 15%. Most MBLs belonged to the VIM type. read more
