Abstract:Background
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is an aerobic gram-positive coccus that causes a variety of infections. S. aureus bloodstream infections, also known as bacteremias, have significant morbidity and mortality and are difficult to eradicate. A single-center study showed a 9.4% recurrence rate for S. aureus bacteremia, despite adequate treatment. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) recognizes the seriousness of S. aureus infections, particularly methicillin-resistant S. a… Show more
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