Pathogens
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Precautions

Standard Precautions

General Information

  • Nafcillin

  • Dicloxacillin

  • Cefazolin

  • Vancomycin

  • TMP/SMX

  • Doxycycline

  • Clindamycin

Gram positive cocci in clusters, coagulase positive.

Staph aureus is a ubiquitous organism that colonizes the skin/nares and can cause invasive disease.

  • Pyogenic skin and soft tissue infection

  • MSK infection

  • Endocarditis

  • Abscess

  • Pneumonia

  • Infection of prosthetic devices

  • Others