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doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2009.07.023.
Epub 2009 Dec 14.
Treatment of vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) endocarditis with linezolid
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Treatment of vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) endocarditis with linezolid
Int J Infect Dis.
2010 Sep.
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Abstract
We report a case of infective endocarditis due to vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA). This was treated with a combination of intravenous linezolid and fusidic acid. Cure was achieved without surgical intervention.
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