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  • Title: [Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA)--a new challenge in the ambulatory setting?].
    Author: Buehlmann M, Chuard C.
    Journal: Rev Med Suisse; 2007 Oct 10; 3(128):2289-90, 2292-3. PubMed ID: 17985605.
    Abstract:
    In the last decade, community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) have emerged in young, individuals without risk factors for MRSA acquisition. They mainly present with skin and soft tissue infections. CA-MRSA are genotypically and phenotypically differents from HA-MRSA. In case of recurrent or severe soft tissue infections, search for CA-MRSA should be performed. Treatment consists of incision and drainage of abscesses and furuncles. If antibiotics are needed, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is the first choice. A specialist in infection control is advised for contact screening implementation of hygienic precautions and decolonization therapy.
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