recent cases of vancomycin-resistant Staph aureus
October 1997
Health officials are concerned about the recent cases of vancomycin-resistant Staph aureus in Michigan and New Jersey.
Experts fear that overuse of vancomycin is leading to resistance...60% of vancomycin use is not appropriate.
Reserve vancomycin as the LAST resort...or for patients with a severe allergy to penicillin.
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