Archive for July, 2010

Epidemic meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (EMRSA-15) variants detected in healthy and diseased individuals in India

July 8th, 2010

Nadig S et al. – All isolates were positive for Panton–Valentine leukocidin and toxic shock syndrome toxin, which is a cause for concern. In addition to soft–tissue infections, the EMRSA–15 isolates from patients were also responsible for meningitis and brain abscesses, which is quite rare.
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Predicting Bacteremia among Patients Hospitalized for Skin and Skin‐Structure Infections: Derivation and Validation of a Risk Score

July 8th, 2010

Lipsky BA et al. – Using data available at hospital admission, the authors developed a risk score that differentiated SSSI patients at low risk for bacteremia from patients at high risk. This score may help clinicians identify patients who require more intensive monitoring or antimicrobial regimens appropriate for treating bacteremia. read more

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