Duration of antibiotic therapy for patients with bacteremic Staphylococcus aureus community-acquired pneumonia

Abstract

In a recent review article of the causes of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults, Musher et al. reported that S. aureus is now the third most common bacterial pathogen causing CAP [1]. Physicians treating patients with CAP will be confronted with the question of how best to treat a hospitalized patient with bacteremic S. aureus CAP. In this opinion piece, we will review current controversies on the topic and offer our point of view regarding management and treatment.