Is Staph Aureus Resistant to Bactrim?
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While trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) remains a common treatment for certain staph infections, significant increases in resistance have been observed in both methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant (*S. aureus*), or MRSA, strains. The answer to 'Is staph aureus resistant to Bactrim?' is complex and highly dependent on the specific strain, geographic location, and clinical setting.
