MRSA

The Independent Evolution Of Healthcare-Associated And Community-Acquired MRSA

09/03/2008

Prevalence And Risk Factors For MRSA Infections The incidence of Staphylococcus aureus has increased dramatically throughout the United States as a cause of nosocomial infections. Based on data reported to the National Nosocomial Infections...

Prevalence And Risk Factors For...

09/03/2008

Podiatry Today

How To Recognize And Treat Community-Acquired MRSA

03/03/2008

Carmen B. April , DPM;

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

In the past few months, we have heard numerous reports in the news about a “new super bug” that is resistant to conventional antibiotics and is sweeping through high school sports locker rooms and classrooms. The alleged new super bug is...

In the past few months, we have...

03/03/2008

Podiatry Today

Original Research

Antibacterial Honey: in-vitro Activity Against Clinical Isolates of MRSA, VRE, and Other Multiresistant Gram-negative Organisms

09/20/2007

Keith F. Cutting ;

Narelle May George ;

09/20/2007

Wounds

Education

Understanding The Impact Of MRSA On Limb Preservation

07/03/2007

Loan Lam , DPM;

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

Michael G. Palladino , DPM, FACFAS;

Given the increasing prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), these authors discuss the differences between HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA, what the literature reveals about antibiotic therapy and keys to the diagnostic workup...

Given the increasing prevalence...

07/03/2007

Podiatry Today

Point-Counterpoint: Should You Cover MRSA?

03/03/2007

Warren S. Joseph , DPM, FIDSA;

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

Mark A. Kachan , DPM;

Yes. By Guy R. Pupp, DPM, FACFAS, and Mark A. Kachan, DPM. Given the increasing incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, one should consider empiric coverage against MRSA in high-risk patients with infected ulcerations...

Yes. By Guy R. Pupp, DPM,...

03/03/2007

Podiatry Today

News and Trends

Can A New Molecular Test Enhance MRSA Detection?

04/03/2006

Brian McCurdy ;

Given the substantial rates of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in hospitals, early detection is vital to ensure timely and appropriate treatment. A new molecular test may significantly decrease the amount of time...

Given the substantial rates of...

04/03/2006

Podiatry Today