Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in a tertiary care hospital in India

SAB is a serious infection that carries a mortality of almost 25%, especially if patients present with severe sepsis or pBact. MSSA and MRSA bacteremia had similar features and outcome. Transesophageal echocardiography, detection and drainage of abscesses and appropriate parenteral antibiotics for a minimum of two weeks are recommended to avoid pBact and ensure a favorable outcome.