Characterization of coagulase-negative staphylococcal isolates from blood with reduced susceptibility to glycopeptides and therapeutic options

Characterization of coagulase-negative staphylococcal isolates from blood with reduced susceptibility to glycopeptides and therapeutic options

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are a major cause of nosocomial blood stream infection, especially in critically ill and haematology patients. CoNS are usually multidrug-resistant and glycopeptide antibiotics have been to dat...

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Main Authors: Natoli Silvia, Fontana Carla, Favaro Marco, Bergamini Alberto, Testore Gian, Minelli Silvia, Bossa Maria, Casapulla Mauro, Broglio Giorgia, Beltrame Angela, Cudillo Laura, Cerretti Raffaella, Leonardis Francesca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/83

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