Staphylococcus aureus is an important cause of skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs),
endovascular infections, pneumonia, septic arthritis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, foreign …

Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile pathogen capable of causing a wide range of human
diseases. However, the role of different virulence factors in the development of …

The US burden of acute skin infections is substantial. While Staphylococcus aureus and
Streptococcus spp. are the most common causes, gram-negative bacteria and mixed …

Complications arising from cutaneous and soft tissue infections with Staphylococcus aureus
are a major clinical problem owing to the high incidence of these infections and the …

Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of bacterial infections in developed countries
and produces a wide spectrum of diseases, ranging from minor skin infections to fatal …

Background Current evidence does not provide a clear definition of the association between
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolation and previous antibiotic use. A …

Although first identified just 14 decades ago, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) has undergone rapid evolutionary changes and epidemiologic expansion to …

Knowledge of the clinical and economic impact of antimicrobial resistance is useful to
influence programs and behavior in healthcare facilities, to guide policy makers and funding …

Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) has recently
emerged worldwide. The United States, in particular, is experiencing a serious epidemic of …

With increasing pressure to prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infection, it is possible that there will be increased use of mupirocin for nasal decolonization …