Staphylococcal Surgical Site Infections

Deverick J. Anderson; Keith S. Kaye

doi:10.1016/j.idc.2008.10.004

Staphylococcal Surgical Site Infections

Deverick J. Anderson, Keith S. Kaye

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Abstract

Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of surgical site infections (SSI) in the United States. In particular, SSI caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has emerged as a devastating complication, leading to increased mortality rates, increased length of hospitalization, and increased costs. Proven strategies for prevention of SSI caused by S aureus include addressing modifiable risk factors and correct choice and timing of antimicrobial prophylaxis. Other strategies, including decolonization and the use of vancomycin, remain controversial.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	53-72
Number of pages	20
Journal	Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
Volume	23
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2008.10.004
State	Published - Mar 2009
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

Keywords

Antimicrobial prophylaxis
Epidemiology
Surgical site infection

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