Linezolid has unique immunomodulatory effects in post-influenza community acquired MRSA pneumonia.

Linezolid has unique immunomodulatory effects in post-influenza community acquired MRSA pneumonia.

INTRODUCTION:Post influenza pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity, with mortality rates approaching 60% when bacterial infections are secondary to multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogens. Staphylococcus aureus, in particular community acquired MRSA (cMRSA), has emerged as a leading ca...

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Main Authors: Urvashi Bhan, Amy B Podsiad, Melissa A Kovach, Megan N Ballinger, Venkateshwar Keshamouni, Theodore J Standiford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4312022?pdf=render

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