| Literature DB >> 15308280 |
Tammy S Lundstrom1, Jack D Sobel.
Abstract
An overview of the mechanism of action, dosing, clinical indications, and toxicities of the glycopeptide vancomycin is provided. Emerging gram-positive bacterial resistance to antimicrobials and its mechanisms are reviewed. Strategies to control emergence of resistance are proposed. Newer antimicrobial agents with activity against vancomycin-resistant organisms are now available and play a critical role in the treatment of life-threatening infections.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15308280 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2004.04.014
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Dis Clin North Am ISSN: 0891-5520 Impact factor: 5.982