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351. Treatment of staphylococcal infections in children.

Author

Creech, C. Buddy

Subjects
*STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment, *DOXYCYCLINE, *CLINDAMYCIN, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The author discusses the advantages and disadvantages of several options for treatment of staphylococcal infections in children, including clindamycin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and doxycycline.

Published
2013

352. U.S. report shows drop in dangerous steph illnesses.

Author

Tanner, Lindsey

Subjects
STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment
Abstract

The article presents a Government research study which reveals that hard-to-treat staph infections secured in hospitals or through medical treatment are becoming scarcer in the U.S. in 2010.

Published
2010

353. Daptomycin therapy for children with severe MRSA infection requires caution.

Subjects
*STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus infections, *STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The article describes the case of a 15-year-old boy who developed daptomycin nonsusceptibility within five days of treatment initiation for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia after admission to a pediatric burn center with severe burns.

Published
2009

354. Severe outcomes more likely in children coinfected with S. aureus and influenza.

Subjects
*STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment, *INFLUENZA, *CHILDREN'S health
Abstract

The article discusses research on the treatment outcomes of children coinfected with staphylococcus and influenza compared with those children who had one illness or the other, referencing a study by C. Reed published in a 2009 issue of the "Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal."

Published
2009

355. Evolution at Work: Watching Bacteria Grow Drug Resistant.

Author

Hotz, Robert Lee

Subjects
*STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment, *STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus, *DRUG resistance, *DRUG resistance in microorganisms, INFECTION treatment
Abstract

The article focuses on an international team of 11 scientists, led by biologists at Rockefeller University New York, who identified the genetic changes that occurred as Staphylococcus aureus bacteria developed resistance to antibiotics by examining a patient called patient X, who died of complications from a congenital heart ailment and a staph infection.

Published
2007

356. FDA approves oritavancin for skin infections.

Subjects
BACTERIAL disease treatment, INFECTION treatment, COMMUNICABLE disease treatment, MYCOSES, STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment, SKIN disease treatment, ANTIBIOTICS, DERMATOLOGY, DIFFUSION of innovations, PHARMACEUTICAL industry, PRESS, SAFETY, GOVERNMENT regulation, DRUG approval, METHICILLIN-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Abstract

The article reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Orbactiv from The Medicines Co. for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) in adults.

Published
2014

357. ADVANCES. FDA approves new drug for skin infections.

Subjects
STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment, ENTEROCOCCAL infections, SKIN disease treatment, DERMATOLOGY, DRUG approval, ACUTE diseases, INVESTIGATIONAL drugs, THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The article reports that drug tedizolid phosphate from company Cubist Pharmaceuticals has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) such as staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis.

Published
2014

358. Clindamycin, cefazolin effective for osteoarticular infections caused by S. aureus.

Subjects
*STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus infections, *STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment
Abstract

The article reports on a study by Andrew Nuibe of the University of Utah School of Medicine and his colleagues which claims that non-nafcillin treatment has proven to be effective in fighting methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus osteoarticular infections.

Published
2014

359. The Specificity Doctor.

Author

Morchi, Ravi

Subjects
HAND anatomy, INFECTION prevention, STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment, STAPHYLOCOCCAL diseases, ARM injuries, ANGIOGRAPHY, DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis, DIAGNOSTIC imaging, EMERGENCY medicine, MEDICAL care, PATIENTS, PRESS, TOMOGRAPHY, DIAGNOSIS, VANCOMYCIN
Abstract

The article offers information on the results of a diagnosis conducted on a man's arm. The diagnosis process includes various medical technologies like ultrasound, radiographs, and laboratory tests. The diagnosis found a firm hump of dorsal edema. Other diagnostic evaluations include computed tomography (ET) angiogram and examination of axilla, shoulder and upper arm.

Published
2013
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360. Besifloxacin effective against corneal bacteria.

Author

Marquart, Mary

Subjects
*ANTIBIOTICS, *ANTI-infective agents, *TREATMENT of eye diseases, *TREATMENT of keratitis, *STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment
Abstract

The article offers information on the therapeutic use of the novel fluoroquinolone besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension 0.6%. According to Mary Marquart, Phd, besifloxacin 0.6% is effective against methicillin-resistant Staphyloccocus aureaus (MRSA) keratitis. In addition, Marquart declares that there is a need to develop new antibiotic and antimicrobial therapies in treating ocular infection.

Published
2009

361. Quinupristin/dalfopristin offers options for staph-infected patients.

Author

Prescott, Lawrence M.

Subjects
QUINUPRISTIN, DALFOPRISTIN, STAPHYLOCOCCAL disease treatment, VANCOMYCIN, DRUG efficacy
Abstract

Reports on the presentation made by physician Richard H. Drew at the 40th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy focused on the effectiveness of quinupristin/dalfopristin in the management of staphylococcal infections in patients intolerant to vancomycin therapy. Recommended dosage for quinupristin/dalfopristin; Adverse effects.

Published
2001

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