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Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Precautions

Standard Precautions

Susceptibilities

General Information

Coagulase-positive, gram-positive cocci in clusters.

S. 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

Add droplet precautions if patient has a cough.

Infectious Disease consultation highly recommended for optimal patient outcomes.