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- ISSN: 1871-5265
- E-ISSN: 2212-3989
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Case Series Describing an Outbreak of Highly Resistant Vancomycin Staphylococcus aureus (Possible VISA/VRSA) Infections in Orthopedic Related Procedures in Guatemala
- Source: Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets (Formerly Current Drug Targets - Infectious Disorders), Volume 14, Issue 1, Mar 2014, p. 44 - 48
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- 01 Mar 2014
Abstract
This is a case series describing an outbreak of VRSA/VISA associated infections in orthopedic related procedures that occurred on a medical mission trip in Antigua, Guatemala. The paper describes the clinical features, microbiology and treatment options available to treat such infections in a Third World country. It also highlights the difficulty in making an accurate diagnosis with suboptimal microbiological support.
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