Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Linezolid and Daptomycin for Treatment of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Bloodstream Infections

W. Whang, Donald; G. Miller, Loren; M. Partain, Neil; A. McKinnell, James

doi:10.1128/aac.00714-13

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Linezolid and Daptomycin for Treatment of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Bloodstream Infections

Published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy • Jul 30, 2013

Authors:

Donald W. Whang

Loren G. Miller

Neil M. Partain

Abstract

Bloodstream infections due to vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE-BSI) result in substantial patient mortality and cost. Daptomycin and linezolid are commonly prescribed for VRE-BSI, but there are no clinical trials to determine optimal antibiotic selection. We conducted a systematic review for in...

Subject

Daptomycin

Linezolid

Medicine

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