METHOD OF TREATING STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS INFECTION

摘要

The present invention provides a method of preventing or treating bacteremia caused by Staphylococcus aureus, comprising administering a monoclonal or polyclonal antibody composition comprising antibodies specific for one or more S. aureus antigens. In one specific embodiment, the composition is a hyperimmune specific IGIV composition. In another specific embodiment, the composition comprise antibodies to a capsular polysaccharide S. aureus antigen, such as the Type 5 and/or Type 8 antigens. In another embodiment, the composition comprises monoclonal antibodies to a capsular polysaccharide S. aureus antigen. This method provides an effective tool for preventing or treating S. aureus bacteremia, and can be used alone or in combination with other therapies.