Vancomycin and MRSA: How Susceptible is "Susceptible"?(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)(Report)

Infectious Disease Alert | August 1, 2004 | Copyright

Vancomycin and MRSA: How Susceptible is Susceptible?

Abstract & Commentary

Synopsis: A laboratory report indicating susceptibility of MRSA to vancomycin does not guarantee successful therapy with this antibiotic since a significant risk for failure may be present despite MICs within the range considered susceptible.

Source: Sakoulas G, et al. Relationship of MIC and Bactericidal Activity to Efficacy of Vancomycin for Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia. J Clin Microbiol. 2004;42:2398-2402.

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