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Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia at a tertiary children's hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is an important pathogen in paediatric patients with bloodstream infections. The epidemiology of S. aureus bacteraemia (SAB), however, has not been well documented in children in South Africa. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at a children's hospital in …
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The management and outcomes of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteraemia at a South African referral hospital: A prospective observational study
Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen found worldwide, causing a wide variety of clinical infections. This ranges from skin and soft tissue infections to lifethreatening invasive disease, such as S. aureus bacteraemia (SAB). Despite being a common cause of both community-acquired and …
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Evaluation of adherence to an evidence-based bundle of care for the treatment of staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia at Groote Schuur Hospital
Background Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) is associated with high hospital mortality. Improvements in outcome have been described with standardised bundles of care. Objectives To study adherence to a standardised bundle of care (BOC) recommendations using a consultation proforma, for all …
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Development of methods for the detection Staphylococcal Protein A in ICU patient urine
Hospital acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia presents a serious health risk to inpatients, due to the high risk of transmission and high mortality rates, which is in part is due to the emergence of multiple drug resistant strains of S. aureus. Therefore, the prompt diagnosis and treatment of …