Daptomycin-resistant, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a patient who developed daptomycin-resistant, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) during an episode of presumed septic thrombophlebitis of the portal vein. Although daptomycin is an alternative agent for treatment of drug-resistant gram-positive bacterial infections, development of resistance during prolonged use may occur with MRSA bacteremia from a persistent focus.
Medical subject headings
- Bacteremia
- Daptomycin
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Staphylococcus aureus