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Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity.
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Web Exclusives
Ambulances may transport antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus identified in 69% of Chicago-area ambulances.
Clinical Challenge
An adolescent with more than a cold
A 12-year-old child complains of having a slight sore throat and fatigue, but his mother becomes concerned when the child's symptoms worsen three days later.
Web Exclusives
FDA recalls Queso Fresco cheese for Staphylococcus aureus contamination
To date, no illnesses are known by the Department of Agriculture and Markets to be associated with this product.
Allergy and Immunology Information Center
Staphylococcus aureus Colonization Associated With Food Sensitization and Allergy, Not Eczema Severity
The association of S aureus with food sensitization and allergy could influence interventions aimed at inducing and maintaining tolerance to food allergens in eczematous infants.
Advisor Forum
TOPICAL TREATMENT FOR CORNEAL INFECTION
What topical and systemic antibiotics are recommended for corneal infection caused by staphylococci or Pseudomonas?—Param S. Fagoora, MD, Fresno, Calif. Bacterial keratitis is most commonly caused by Pseudomonas, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella, or Staphylococcus aureus. The condition is related to trauma, contact lens use (particularly overnight lenses), burns, surgery, and immunosuppression. In uncomplicated cases, topical treatment…
Cardiovascular Disease Information Center
Statin use decreases the risk of community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus
Compared with nonusers, current statin users experienced markedly decreased risk of CA-SAB.
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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Staphylococcus aureus, a gram positive bacteria believed to be carried by approximately 30% to 50% of healthy individuals at any given time, is responsible for the majority of skin and soft tissue infections that primary care physicians treat.
Advisor Forum
ECHO TO RULE OUT ENDOCARDITIS
When should I order two-dimensional echocardiography to rule out endocarditis in a patient with staphylococcal bacteremia—at the outset or not until after verifying additional positive blood cultures and starting antibiotics?—Jack Tomasino, MD, Clearwater, Fla. Consider endocarditis after the diagnosis of bacteremia due to Staphylococcus aureus has been established. Suspicion would be increased by additional positive…
Consultations
When is it OK for a clinician to return to work after MRSA?
What treatment and/or confirmatory testing are required before a health-care professional who has been diagnosed with MRSA infection can resume working with patients?
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