Staphylococcus aureus Pneumonia in Can Tho, Vietnam: Clinical Characteristics, Antimicrobial Resistance Profile and Risk Factors of Mortality.
Thu Vo-Pham-MinhDang Tran-CongHung Phan-VietThien Dinh-ChiTran Nguyen-Thi-HongThuy Cao-Thi-MyHien Nguyen-Thi-DieuDuong Vo-ThaiVu Nguyen-ThienSy Duong-QuyPublished in: Pulmonary therapy (2024)
S. aureus pneumonia is a severe clinical condition with high mortality and complication rates. MRSA has a high prevalence in Can Tho City, Vietnam. Hemoptysis, methicillin resistance, acidosis (pH < 7.35), and meeting the IDSA/ATS criteria for severe pneumonia are risk factors for mortality in S. aureus pneumonia.