Investigational vaccine not effective in reducing post-operative staph infections
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 16:01
in Health & Medicine
Use of a vaccine to prevent Staphylococcus aureus infections among patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery did not reduce the rate of serious postoperative S aureus infections compared with placebo and was associated with increased mortality among patients who developed S aureus infections, according to a new study.