Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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Abstract

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and abscesses at the vulva, vagina, groin, breast, and postoperative wounds are vulvar manifestations of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Nearly two-thirds of cultures revealed MRSA. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is largely effective against MRSA along with other common vulvar abscess microbes, such as Proteus, Escherichia coli, and group B streptococcus. Decolonization includes nasal decolonization with mupirocin and topical body decolonization with skin disinfectants. Oral antibiotics for decolonization have not been shown to be efficacious unless an active infection is present.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVulvar Disease
Subtitle of host publicationBreaking the Myths
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages301-302
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9783319616216
ISBN (Print)9783319616209
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019

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