Open AccessAntimicrobial approaches in the prevention ofStaphylococcus aureusinfections: a review
Author(s) -
Darren Troeman,
Denise van Hout,
Jan Kluytmans
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy/journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.124
H-Index - 194
eISSN - 1460-2091
pISSN - 0305-7453
DOI - 10.1093/jac/dky421
Subject(s) - mupirocin , medicine , staphylococcus aureus , antimicrobial , staphylococcal infections , systematic review , antibiotics , intensive care medicine , randomized controlled trial , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , medline , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , bacteria , genetics , law , political science
The prophylactic application of antimicrobials that are active against Staphylococcus aureus can prevent infections. However, implementation in clinical practice is limited. We have reviewed antimicrobial approaches for the prevention of S. aureus infections.