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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology
  • Clinical Microbiology

Background:

  • Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of co-infections and superinfections, particularly in COVID-19 patients.
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia incidence has increased significantly during the pandemic.
  • While SAB mortality has decreased over 30 years, it remains substantial (18% at 1 month, 27% at 3 months).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent evidence concerning Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB).
  • To synthesize current findings on SAB epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recently published evidence on Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.
  • Analysis of trends in SAB incidence, mortality, and recurrence.
  • Evaluation of proposed definitions for complicated SAB and persistent bacteremia.
  • Assessment of outcomes from trials of various antibiotic combinations.

Main Results:

  • Recurrence and reinfection rates in SAB are notable at 9%.
  • New criteria for complicated SAB and persistent bacteremia have been proposed.
  • Multiple antibiotic combinations have yielded limited significant improvements.
  • Vancomycin is recommended as first-line treatment for MRSA bacteremia in recent guidelines.
  • Cefazolin is preferred over flucloxacillin for methicillin-susceptible S. aureus due to lower risk of acute kidney injury, with de-escalation to penicillin G suggested.

Conclusions:

  • Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia requires specialized management due to its unique etiology in bloodstream infections.
  • Integrating clinical variables and evidence is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Further large-scale trials are needed to refine treatment strategies.