Bactericidal activity of oxacillin and glycopeptides against <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>in patients with endocarditis: Looking for a relationship between tolerance and outcome

Bactericidal activity of oxacillin and glycopeptides against <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>in patients with endocarditis: Looking for a relationship between tolerance and outcome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is no clear relationship between <it>in vitro </it>bactericidal activity tests and clinical outcome. We studied bactericidal activity of oxacillin, vancomycin and teicoplanin against <it>Staphylococcus aureus...

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Main Authors: Papili Rita, Santucci Antonella, Cardaccia Angela, Vailati Francesca, Raglio Annibale, Soavi Laura, Ravasio Veronica, Stagni Giuliano, Moretti Amedeo, Pasticci Maria, Sgrelli Alessio, Pallotto Carlo, Baldelli Franco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Online Access:http://www.ann-clinmicrob.com/content/10/1/26

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