| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6123851 | Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The emergence and spread of vancomycin resistance among staphylococci, although rarely described in Japan to date, are major clinical concerns. We describe a case of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infection in which Staphylococcus epidermidis intermediately resistant to vancomycin (minimum inhibitory concentration, 8 μg/ml) was isolated. The patient fully recovered with removal of the intravenous catheter.
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Authors
Jun Nakajima, Shigemi Hitomi, Hiroshi Koganemaru, Yasunobu Nakai,