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ENGINE 13 • IDSA & ESCMID Antimicrobial Stewardship Editorial Lead: Department of Medical Microbiology & Virology

Microbiology

Pathogen classification, culture characteristics and therapies

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Empirical Antimicrobial Stewardship & Antibiogram Guide

Select suspected anatomical infection site to reveal evidence-based first-line, penicillin-allergic, and reserve antibiotic regimens.

Antimicrobial Stewardship Rule: Send blood and site-specific cultures BEFORE starting antibiotics. Review culture and susceptibility sensitivities at 48 hours to narrow therapy.

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

mecA gene mediated penicillin-binding protein 2a (PBP2a) resistance

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Beta-lactams (including penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems) are completely ineffective against MRSA (exception: Ceftaroline).

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