methicillin /meth·i·cil·lin/ (meth″ĭ-sil´in) a semisynthetic penicillin highly resistant to inactivation by penicillinase; used as the sodium salt.
Patient discussion about Methycillin.
meth·i·cil·lin (m th  -sl n)n. A synthetic antibiotic related to penicillin and most commonly used in treatment of infections caused by staphylococci that produce beta-lactamase. |
methicillin
a semisynthetic penicillin which is highly resistant to inactivation by penicillinase; its sodium salt is used parenterally.
Patient discussion about Methycillin.
Q. My father was hospitalized for pneumonia. The doctors said they are afraid of HA-MRSA. Why is it so scary? My father was hospitalized for pneumonia last week. The doctors wanted to discharge him as quick as possible because they said that they are afraid of Hospital Acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA). Why is it so scary?
A. Hospital Acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of sepsis and death due to the fact that are very limited antibiotics that kill it.
Because of this it is the nightmare of doctors.
This bacteria is very durable and is very common in hospitals, and because of it, its always better to be at the hospital the minimum time needed.
Read more or ask a question about MethycillinBecause of this it is the nightmare of doctors.
This bacteria is very durable and is very common in hospitals, and because of it, its always better to be at the hospital the minimum time needed.
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