Pathogens
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'

Susceptibilities

General Information

  • Nafcillin 
  • Cefazolin

Gram positive cocci in clusters, Coagulase positive

Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus.

Bloodstream infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus require an Infectious Disease consult.

MSSA is not a common urinary pathogen. Recommend additional work-up.

BioFire: Defined as Staphylococcus aureus with negative MecA gene result.

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