Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Foot Osteomyelitis

Abstract

The presence of MRSA in bone culture and whether antibiotic use had anti-MRSA activity was not associated with increased treatment failure of diabetic foot osteomyelitis in our institution. Empiric antibiotic coverage of MRSA may not be necessary for many patients presenting with foot osteomyelitis.