Daptomycin: Local Application in Implant-Associated Infection and Complicated Osteomyelitis
Background. The rise of highly resistant bacteria creates a persistent urge to develop new antimicrobial agents. This paper investigates the application of the lipopeptide antibiotic daptomycin in infections involving the human bone. Methods. Compressive and tensile strength testing of daptomycin-la...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/578251 |