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MRSA Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - MRSA Infection Treatment - eMedicineHealth - 0 views

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  • Antibiotic therapy is still the mainstay of medical care for MRSA, but antibiotic therapy is complicated by MRSA's antibiotic resistance.
  • Drainage of pus is the main surgical treatment of MRSA infections. Items that can serve as sources of infection (tampons, intravenous lines) should be removed.
  • The majority of serious MRSA infections are treated with two or more intravenous antibiotics that, in combination, often still are effective against MRSA
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  • Unfortunately, patients can still die from MRSA infection, even with appropriate antibiotic therapy, if the infection overwhelms the patient's defense mechanisms (immune system)
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