Antimicrobial approaches in the prevention of Staphylococcus aureus infections: a review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

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.

Methods

We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed/MEDLINE and EMBASE databases and trial registries using synonyms for S. aureus, infections and prevention as search terms. We included randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews only.

Results

Most studies were conducted with mupirocin. Mupirocin is effective in preventing S. aureus infections in patients receiving dialysis treatment and in surgical patients, particularly if the patients are carriers of S. aureus. Th

SUBMITTER: Troeman DPR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6337897 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature