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Treating Gram-positive infections: vancomycin update and the whys, wherefores and evidence base for continuous infusion of anti-Gram-positive antibiotics
Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 11/02/09

Chua K et al. – Vancomycin remains an important first–line antimicrobial for treatment of serious methicillin–resistant S. aureus infections; however, a detailed analysis of isolate susceptibility and appropriate dosing are important. Although continuous infusion of some anti–Gram–positive antimicrobials may provide theoretical benefits, clinical trials demonstrating superiority in outcomes are uncommon. Use of continuous infusion may, however, provide practical advantages in patients on home intravenous antibiotics.

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Therapeutic Monitoring of Vancomycin in Adults Summary of Consensus Recommendations from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists
Pharmacotherapy, 10/29/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Tolerability of teicoplanin in 117 hospitalized adults with previous vancomycin-induced fever, rash, or neutropenia: A retrospective chart review
Clinical Therapeutics, 10/29/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Aerosolized vancomycin for the treatment of MRSA after lung transplantation
Respirology, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 84%

Molecular Epidemiology of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Faecalis Among Patients of Transplantology Wards
Transplantation Proceedings, 11/12/09 Relevance Score: 83%

Evaluation of Vancomycin and Daptomycin Potency Trends against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Collected in Nine U.S. Medical Centers from 2002 to 2006
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 10/09/09 Relevance Score: 83%