Information for Clinicians - Treating MRSA | Community | MRSA | CDC - 0 views
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The CDC encourages clinicians to consider MRSA in the differential diagnosis of skin and soft tissue infections
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Recent data suggest that MRSA as a cause of skin infections in the general community remains at high probability.
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Antibiotic treatment, if indicated, should be guided by the susceptibility profile of the organism.
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Obtaining specimens for culture and susceptibility testing is useful to guide therapy, particularly for those with more severe infections and those who fail to respond adequately to initial management.
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MRSA skin infections can develop into more serious infections. It is important to discuss a follow-up plan with your patients in case they develop systemic symptoms or worsening local symptoms, or if symptoms do not improve within 48 hours.
