Schraga [1] reports that antibiotic therapy is not indicated for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cutaneous abscesses unless there is extensive cellulitis or evidence of systemic ...

Treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, one of the most notorious antibiotic-resistant superbugs, with certain antibiotics may make some infection patients sicker, according to new ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created a guide to help healthcare professionals working in the outpatient setting evaluate and treat MRSA infections. According to the CDC, incision ...

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement developed a how-to guide on prevention MRSA infections in healthcare settings. The how-to guide, developed as part of IHI’s 5 Million Lives Campaign, includes ...

The researchers found that using phages on samples of MRSA produced a significant reduction in colony forming units of the bacteria, according the paper, published in the journal PLOS ONE. “Our ...

Imagine two people talking over a walkie-talkie set. Successful communication depends on them being tuned to the same frequency. If others try to communicate nearby, interference can occur, and ...

A recent UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) report highlights the growing concern of MRSA superbugs spreading in community settings, particularly in gyms and health clubs, according to The Times. A ...