MRSA infections

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Infectious disease
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Humans
Animals
gptkbp:antibioticResistance gptkb:Beta-lactam_antibiotics
gptkb:Methicillin
gptkbp:cause Pneumonia
Urinary tract infections
Bloodstream infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Surgical site infections
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Methicillin-resistant_Staphylococcus_aureus
gptkbp:complication gptkb:Osteomyelitis
Pneumonia
Sepsis
Endocarditis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:culture
PCR test
Antibiotic susceptibility testing
gptkbp:feature gptkb:Nursing_homes
gptkb:community
Hospitals
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1961
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MRSA infections
gptkbp:ICD-10_code A49.02
gptkbp:mortalityRate Varies by severity and setting
gptkbp:notableGroup gptkb:CA-MRSA
gptkb:HA-MRSA
gptkb:LA-MRSA
gptkbp:prevalence Worldwide
gptkbp:prevention Hand hygiene
Cleaning surfaces
Contact precautions
gptkbp:publicHealthConcern Yes
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Staphylococcus_aureus_infections
gptkbp:riskFactor Surgery
Hospitalization
Close contact sports
Use of antibiotics
Weakened immune system
gptkbp:symptom Fever
Pus or drainage
Red, swollen, painful skin
gptkbp:transmission Contaminated surfaces
Direct contact
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:Vancomycin
gptkb:Clindamycin
gptkb:Daptomycin
gptkb:Linezolid
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:rifampin
gptkb:teicoplanin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6