Clinical Practice Variation Among Adult Infectious Disease Physicians in the Management of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

Clin Infect Dis. 2019 Jul 18;69(3):530-533. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciy1144.

Abstract

Infectious disease management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) was surveyed through the Emerging Infections Network. Although there were areas of consensus, we found substantial practice variation in diagnostic evaluation and management of adult patients with SAB. These findings highlight opportunities for further research and guidance to define best practices.

Keywords: Staphylococcus aureus; bacteremia; infectious disease physicians.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Bacteremia / diagnosis
  • Bacteremia / drug therapy*
  • Disease Management*
  • Humans
  • Infectious Disease Medicine
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / statistics & numerical data*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents