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Analysis of 42 Cases of Septicemia Caused by an Epidemic Strain of Methicillin-Resistant...

Authors :
Burnie, James
Matthews, Ruth
Jiman-Fatami, Asif
Gottardello, Priscilla
Hodgetts, Samantha
D'arcy, Stuart
Source :
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 9/1/2000, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p684. 6p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Analyzes cases of septicemia caused by an epidemic strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Prevalence of the S. aureus strain; Resistance to vancomycin; Accumulation of cell wall material; Key role of rifampin in the prevention of deaths caused by the methicillin-resistant S. aureus strain.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10584838
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5253330
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/314035