What is the treatment for MRSA?
Colonization of the skin or nose usually is not a reason for antibiotic treatment except in special circumstances. Small, localized skin pimples or boils may improve without use of antibiotics. When antibiotics are required, there are usually only a few from which to choose. MRSA bacteria are resistant to penicillin and all penicillin-like drugs. Most hospital-acquired MRSA are also resistant to numerous other antibiotics. MRSA acquired in the community usually has a broader range of potentially effective antibiotics.
The treatment of staphylococcal infections depends on multiple factors such as the site of infection, the severity of illness, and the antibiotic sensitivity of the infecting strain. Colonization of the skin or nose usually is not an indication for antibiotic treatment except in special circumstances. Small, localized skin abscesses may improve without use of antibiotics. When antibiotics are required, there are usually only a few from which to choose. MRSA are resistant to penicillin and all penicillin-like drugs (beta-lactam antibiotics) Most hospital-acquired MRSA are also resistant numerous other antibiotics. MRSA acquired in the community may have broader antibiotic sensitivity.
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