Infectious diseases
Reevaluation of the impact of methicillin-resistance on outcomes in patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and endocarditis
Eun-Jeong Joo, Dong Ah Park, Cheol-In Kang, Doo Ryeon Chung, Jae-Hoon Song, Sang Moo Lee, Kyong Ran Peck
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(6):1347-1362. Published online January 20, 2018
Background/Aims: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is highly prevalent in hospitals, and has recently emerged in the community. The impact of methicillin-resistance on mortality and medical costs for patients with S. aureus bacteremia (SAB) requires reevaluation.
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