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- Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is a rising concern in both hospitals and the community, and identifying high-risk patients is crucial for better outcomes.
- The Fowler risk-scoring system and the APACHE II scoring system can help predict which patients are more likely to experience metastatic complications from SAB.
- A case study of a healthy 19-year-old woman is presented, highlighting serious complications like pneumonia and brain hemorrhage, along with a discussion on the factors increasing SAB complications and available treatment options.
Article Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is a common and increasingly recognized hospital- and community-acquired infection. To minimize morbidity and mortality, it is essential to determine which patients are at high risk for metastatic SAB. The risk-scoring system described by Fowler et al and the APACHE II scoring system can be helpful in identifying the clinical predictors of metastatic SAB. Herein we describe a case of metastatic methicillin-sensitive SAB in a previously healthy 19-year-old woman that was complicated by a disseminated pneumonia, an ischemic toe, and an acute intracranial hemorrhage. We also discuss the clinical factors associated with increased risk for complications from SAB and the currently available treatment options.
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