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Xpert® MRSA/SA SSTI

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Detect MRSA & SA Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in 62 minutes

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  • Surgical-site infections (SSIs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality1
  • S. aureus is one of the most common pathogens responsible for SSIs2
  • SSIs caused by MRSA lead to worse clinical outcomes    vs less resistant pathogens2
  • The use of inappropriate initial antibiotic treatment can be associated with adverse clinical outcomes and increased length of stay3
1 Mengistu DA, Alemu A, Abdukadir AA, Mohammed Husen A, Ahmed F, Mohammed B, Musa I. Global Incidence of Surgical Site Infection Among Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Inquiry. 2023 Jan-Dec;60:469580231162549. doi: 10.1177/00469580231162549. PMID: 36964747; PMCID: PMC10041599.
2 Seidelman JL, Mantyh CR, Anderson DJ. Surgical Site Infection Prevention: A Review. JAMA. 2023;329(3):244–252. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.24075
3 Nathwani D, et al. Early clinical assessment of response to treatment of skin and soft-tissue infections: how can it help clinicians? Perspectives from Europe. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2016

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