MRSA Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
strains of Staphylococcus aureus that are resistant to a number of commonly used abx including beta lactams
2
Q
MRSA can colonise the following body areas without displaying signs or symptoms of infection
A
skin, gut, nose
3
Q
the 4 following oral abx can be considered for lower UTI caused bye MRSA (according to susceptibility)
A
- doxycyline
- trimethoprim
- co-trimoxzaole
- ciprofloxacin
4
Q
what type of abx class can be considered for complicated UTIs caused by MRSA?
A
glycopeptide abx e.g. vancomycin, teicloplanin, ramoplanin