MRSA Nasal Screening in Diabetic Foot Infection

is started on empiric vancomycin for a diabetic foot infection (DFI). His MRSA nasal screening is & he has NO history of MRSA

Can vancomycin be STOPPED?

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Yes, stop 🛑

Explanation: A small study in patients with DFIs and no history of MRSA growth for >1 year de-escalated patients based on MRSA 👃 screenings. There was NO DIFFERENCE in re-initiation of MRSA coverage or mortality 🎉

MRSA Nasal Screening in Diabetic Foot Infection

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