Oxacillin magnetically targeted for the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus infection in rats.

Purpose:: To evaluate the effect of oxacillin bonded to magnetic nanoparticles in local infection model in rat.

Methods:: Twelve Wistar rats weighing 290±18g were randomly divided into four groups (n=6, each) and all rats had a magnet ring sutured on their right thighs. In the biodistribution group rats 0.