Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8746276 | Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance | 2018 | 17 Pages |
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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Authors
Sun Young Cho, Hye Mee Kim, Doo Ryeon Chung, So Hyun Kim, Hee Jae Huh, Cheol-In Kang, Kyong Ran Peck, Nam Yong Lee, Jae-Hoon Song,