| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2920238 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In this Australian setting, MRSA endocarditis was mostly nosocomial or healthcare associated. Common characteristics were older patients with multiple co-morbidities. Despite high rates of combination antibiotic therapy and surgery, mortality was very high. There is a need for randomised comparative antibiotic studies.
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Authors
Benjamin A. MBBS, Anne K. FRACP, Denis FRACP, FRCPA, MPH,