"Most strains of Staphylococcus aureus are now resistant to penicillin.
Methicillin-resistant strains o (MRSA) are common in hospitals
MRSA requires Vancomycin.
If allergic to Vancomycin
use Teicoplanin.
Current prevalence of MRSA infectiosn after surgery in UK = 0.5%
A reduction of 65% between 2009-2013"