Successful public health measures preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at a Michigan homeless shelter
Dan Kelly, Holly Murphy, Ravi Vadlamudi, Ruth Kraut, Kate Dalessio, Anurag N. Malani, Meghan Glabach, Juan Luis Marquez
Abstract
To the Editor-The need for studies on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) superinfections that can inform rational antimicrobial treatment and stewardship strategies has been recognized. Anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (anti-MRSA) agents, particularly vancomycin, are important stewardship targets, and they are included in the 2019 World Health Organization (WHO) Watch List of Antibiotics.
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PneumoniaAntimicrobial stewardshipCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicinePublic healthStewardship (theology)AntibioticsVancomycinIntensive care medicineMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusCoronavirus2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)BetacoronavirusInfection controlDiseaseStaphylococcus aureusInfectious disease (medical specialty)VirologyMicrobiologyAntibiotic resistanceBiologyInternal medicinePolitical scienceNursingBacteriaOutbreakLawGeneticsPoliticsHomelessness and Social IssuesCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 and Mental Health