title: Challenges of treating MRSA in long-term care.
abstract: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are an ongoing problem in long-term care facilities. Frail elderly patients in long-term care settings are at increased risk for developing MRSA infections, and treatment of these infections often involves use of costly antibiotics with significant side effects and drug interactions. Pharmacists need to be knowledgeable in the use and monitoring of these antibiotics so they can assist the facility in managing patients with MRSA infections.
authors.forename: Caren McHenry
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D010595:Pharmacists; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents