methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/methicillin-resistant_Staphylococcus_aureus
GPTKB entity
Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Bacteria
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:MRSA
gptkbp:cause gptkb:pneumonia
skin infections
sepsis
endocarditis
osteomyelitis
bacteremia
abscesses
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1961
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:community
hospitals
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Staphylococcus
gptkbp:gramStain Gram-positive
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
gptkbp:isStrainOf gptkb:ST22
gptkb:ST30
ST5
ST59
ST8
EMRSA-15
EMRSA-16
ST239
ST241
ST247
ST250
ST254
ST398
ST612
ST772
ST80
ST93
USA300
USA400
gptkbp:notableFor antibiotic resistance
gptkbp:prevention hand hygiene
surface disinfection
contact precautions
antibiotic stewardship
gptkbp:publicHealthConcern yes
gptkbp:resistantTo gptkb:methicillin
gptkb:beta-lactam_antibiotics
gptkb:nafcillin
gptkb:oxacillin
gptkb:cephalosporins
gptkbp:riskFactor immunosuppression
hospitalization
crowded living conditions
athletic participation
invasive devices
gptkbp:shape coccus
gptkbp:species gptkb:Staphylococcus_aureus
gptkbp:transmittedBy direct contact
contaminated surfaces
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:linezolid
vancomycin
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:imipenem
gptkb:oritavancin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6