Susceptibility profile mirrors that of S. aureus.

Half or less are similar to MRSA in that they are resistant to ancef/clox.

Empiric therapy for infections pending susceptibilities is Vancomycin

Note
Staphylococcus resistant to oxacillin are resistant to cefazolin, cephalexin, ceftriaxone and all other beta-lactams except ceftaroline.

S. saprophyticus urinary tract infections respond to antibiotic concentrations achieved in urine with agents commonly used to treat acute uncomplicated UTIs

Adult antibiogram data excludes:

• S. epidermidis

• S. lugdunensis

• S. pseudintermedius

Pediatric antibiogram data excludes:

• S. epidermidis

• S. lugdunensis