Steven D Burdette1. 1. Department of Medicine, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH 45409, USA. steve.burdette@wright.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is increasingly common. Treatment with vancomycin-based therapy is often unsuccessful. Daptomycin is a relatively new lipopeptide antibiotic with potent activity against MRSA. PURPOSE: To describe the successful management of MRSA infection involving the spine. STUDY DESIGN: Two case reports of MRSA infection, one involving epidural and lumbar subdural abscesses, the other with osteomyelitis and discitis. METHODS: Two cases are described, one with lumbar epidural and subdural abscesses and the other with osteomyelitis and discitis of the spine. Switching from vancomycin to daptomycin plus rifampin-based therapy resulted in patient improvement that allowed discharge from the hospital. RESULTS: Both patients recovered fully from their infection. CONCLUSIONS: Daptomycin is a safe and effective option for the treatment of MRSA infection involving the spine.
BACKGROUND: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is increasingly common. Treatment with vancomycin-based therapy is often unsuccessful. Daptomycin is a relatively new lipopeptide antibiotic with potent activity against MRSA. PURPOSE: To describe the successful management of MRSA infection involving the spine. STUDY DESIGN: Two case reports of MRSA infection, one involving epidural and lumbar subdural abscesses, the other with osteomyelitis and discitis. METHODS: Two cases are described, one with lumbar epidural and subdural abscesses and the other with osteomyelitis and discitis of the spine. Switching from vancomycin to daptomycin plus rifampin-based therapy resulted in patient improvement that allowed discharge from the hospital. RESULTS: Both patients recovered fully from their infection. CONCLUSIONS:Daptomycin is a safe and effective option for the treatment of MRSA infection involving the spine.
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