PVL positive methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus breast abscess infection among post-partum women in Chennai, South India

Abstract

Background Breast abscess and mastitis caused by MRSA is on the rise. This could result in poor response to routinely used β-lactam antibiotics. Lack of MRSA screening could lead to wrong choice of antibiotic after drainage resulting in multiple and recurrent abscesses leading to increased morbidity and mortality.