| Literature DB >> 27093165 |
Christopher R Cannavino1, Rodrigo E Mendes, Helio S Sader, David J Farrell, Ian A Critchley, Donald Biek, Jennifer Le, Shannon M Skochko, Ronald N Jones, John S Bradley.
Abstract
Ceftaroline is the first β-lactam antibiotic with activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We describe a ceftaroline-resistant MRSA strain, isolated from a girl with cystic fibrosis after 22 ceftaroline treatment courses. MRSA genome sequencing documented a Tyr446Asn alteration in penicillin binding protein 2 that appeared responsible for resistance. Noncompartmental ceftaroline pharmacokinetic evaluation in our patient documented increased clearance and volume of distribution compared with adults.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27093165 DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001171
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J ISSN: 0891-3668 Impact factor: 2.129