Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8746276 Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 2018 17 Pages PDF
Abstract
The prevalence of LR-VREF in this centre was low. Both linezolid exposure and horizontal transmission appear to be responsible for acquisition of LR-VREF in hospitalised patients. Prudent use of linezolid and improved infection control strategies are needed to limit the spread of LR-VREF.
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