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Staph Aureus Bacteremia ๐Ÿฆ  Detect. ๐Ÿ’Š Treat. ๐Ÿ” Control the Source!โ€

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๐Ÿฆ  Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is a deadly bloodstream infection with high rates of complications like endocarditis and abscesses.

๐Ÿ’‰ Early detection, MRSA coverage with vancomycin/daptomycin, and source control (๐Ÿช› remove catheters, drain abscesses) are critical.

๐Ÿ” Use echocardiography and VIRSTA score to guide management.

โœ… Once susceptibilities return, de-escalate and tailor therapyโ€”MSSA loves cefazolin!

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Manage episode 478769336 series 2740117
Content provided by MasterMedFacts LLC and RR Baliga MD. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by MasterMedFacts LLC and RR Baliga MD or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

๐Ÿฆ  Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is a deadly bloodstream infection with high rates of complications like endocarditis and abscesses.

๐Ÿ’‰ Early detection, MRSA coverage with vancomycin/daptomycin, and source control (๐Ÿช› remove catheters, drain abscesses) are critical.

๐Ÿ” Use echocardiography and VIRSTA score to guide management.

โœ… Once susceptibilities return, de-escalate and tailor therapyโ€”MSSA loves cefazolin!

  continue reading

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