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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e227-e229 |
Journal | International Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2010 |
Keywords
- Endocarditis
- Linezolid
- MRSA
- Staphylococcus aureus
- VISA
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases