Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Staphylococcal Disease

Pathogen

Staphylococcus aureus

Pneumonia - Adult

Type of Precaution: RP

Single Room: No

Pneumonia – Paediatric

Type of Precaution: Droplet

Single Room: Yes

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions until 24 hours of effective therapy.

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

Type of Precaution: RP

Single Room: No