Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

General Susceptibility

Anti-staphylococcal penicillins (i.e. oxacillin) and cephalosporins (i.e. cefazolin) are optimal agents for intravenous therapy of MSSA infections.

Variable susceptibility to:

  • TMP-SMX

  • Clindamycin

  • Tetracyclines