Abstract
Introduction of a rapid methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) polymerase chain reaction assay, with physician education and pharmacist guidance, did not significantly reduce excessive empiric prescription of MRSA-active antibiotics despite the test's accuracy and potential to substantially reduce inappropriate antibiotic use.
Keywords:
MRSA; antimicrobial stewardship; molecular diagnostics; skin and soft tissue infection.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification*
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Middle Aged
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
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Retrospective Studies
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Staphylococcal Skin Infections / drug therapy*
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Staphylococcal Skin Infections / microbiology*