“…7 With the introduction of rifampin and combined use of fusidic acid and zinc to the therapeutic arena, successful suppression and sustained disease-free remission, lasting from months to years after treatment withdrawal, are possible in some patients. [288][289][290][291]296,301,304,312,313 Bactericidal action with excellent intracellular penetration and pathogen eradication by rifampin and fusidic acid, 288,290,300,312,315 and immunomodulatory effects noted with all 3 agents 288-290,300,312 probably underlie this remarkable effect. Rifampin can also eliminate the carriage state of S aureus.…”