Infection caused by vancomycin-resistant Streptococcus sanguis II
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Infection caused by vancomycin-resistant Streptococcus sanguis II
Abstract
A patient with bacteremia caused by vancomycin-resistant Streptococcus sanguis II is presented. This rare occurrence suggests that vancomycin may not be a completely reliable antibiotic in the treatment of infections due to viridans species of the genus Streptococcus. Gram-positive isolates from blood and otherwise sterile body fluids should be tested for susceptibility to vancomycin.
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