Lysostaphin is an endopeptidase that kills Staphylococcus aureus, a predominant organism in catheter-related infections. Lysostaphin-coated catheters prevented catheter colonization by several strains of S. aureus, and activity was maintained for at least 4 days. Prophylactic use of lysostaphin in catheters may help prevent the occurrence of catheter-related staphylococcal infections.
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