Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as a cause of community-acquired pneumonia.
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.
Stankovic
Curt
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Division of Emergency Medicine, Children's Hospital of Michigan, 3901 Beaubien, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. cstankov@dmc.org
Mahajan
Prashant V
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Asmar
Basim I
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