Abstract:Background
Empirical antibiotic regimens frequently include treatment for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Studies in adults with pneumonia support the use of a negative MRSA nares screening (MNS) to help de-escalate antibiotic therapy. Comparable pediatric data in the literature is scarce. We aimed to evaluate the use of MNS for antibiotic de-escalation in hospitalized children (< 18 years) at a tertiary children’s hospital.
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