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Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Infective Endocarditis Associated with Staphylococcus aureus

Bergin, Stephen P., Holland, Thomas L., Fowler, Vance G., Jr. and Tong, Steven Y. C. (2015). Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Infective Endocarditis Associated with Staphylococcus aureus. Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology,:1-34.

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Title Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Infective Endocarditis Associated with Staphylococcus aureus
Author Bergin, Stephen P.
Holland, Thomas L.
Fowler, Vance G., Jr.
Tong, Steven Y. C.
Journal Name Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Publication Date 2015
ISSN 0070-217X   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Start Page 1
End Page 34
Total Pages 34
Place of Publication United States
Publisher Springer New York LLC
Field of Research MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
HERDC Category C1 - Journal Article (DIISR)
Abstract Bacteremia and infective endocarditis (IE) are important causes of morbidity and mortality associated with Staphylococcus aureus infections. Increasing exposure to healthcare, invasive procedures, and prosthetic implants has been associated with a rising incidence of S. aureus bacteremia (SAB) and IE since the late twentieth century. S. aureus is now the most common cause of bacteremia and IE in industrialized nations worldwide and is associated with excess mortality when compared to other pathogens. Central tenets of management include identification of complicated bacteremia, eradicating foci of infection, and, for many, prolonged antimicrobial therapy. Evolving multidrug resistance and limited therapeutic options highlight the many unanswered clinical questions and urgent need for further high-quality clinical research.
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/82_2015_5001   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)
 
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