| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3344975 | Clinical Microbiology Newsletter | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In this article, we describe a case of left ventricular assist device endocarditis caused by a vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus strain that was successfully treated with ceftaroline. Left ventricular assist device infections are briefly reviewed, and the current knowledge regarding vancomycin resistance is discussed.
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Authors
Karen Beydoun, Richard Wenzel,