Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Treatment: vancomycin, linezolid, synercid, (sometimes, if sensitive, rifampin, bactrim) / quinolones and carbapenems not effective on MRSA. Note: you can usu. trust sensitivities (e.g. if it says bactrim sensitive, you can use bactrim) S. epidermidis. catalase + protective slime / adherent slime / line or device related. S. saprophyticus ... ................
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