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The management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in the United Kingdom and Vietnam: a multi-centre evaluation

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BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is a common and serious infection worldwide and although treatment guidelines exist, there is little consensus on optimal management. In this study we assessed the variation in management and adherence to treatment guidelines of S. aureus bacteremia. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We prospectively recorded baseline clinical characteristics, management, and in-hospital outcome of all adults with S. aureus bacteremia treated consecutively over one y...

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Peer reviewed

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10.1371/journal.pone.0014170

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
Medical Sciences Division
Department:
NDM; Tropical Medicine
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Author
Publisher:
Public Library of Science Publisher's website
Journal:
PLoS ONE Journal website
Volume:
5
Issue:
12
Pages:
e14170
Publication date:
2010-12-13
Acceptance date:
2010-10-24
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EISSN:
1932-6203
Language:
English
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uuid:a8e8eaad-5bf7-419e-ba4a-9a64682e6758
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pubs:435223
Source identifiers:
435223
Deposit date:
2014-02-08

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