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Successful Treatment of Enterococcus faecalis Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis with Linezolid.

Authors :
Rao, Nalini
White, Gregory J.
Source :
Clinical Infectious Diseases; 10/1/2002, Vol. 35 Issue 7, p902, 3p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Discusses the case of a 78-year-old male patients who was successfully treated with linezolid for gram-positive bacteria Enterococcus faecalis prosthetic valve endocarditis. Resistance of E. faecalis to gentamicin; Bioavailability; Hematological side effects.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10584838
Volume :
35
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7353305
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/342572