What is the risk factor for MRSA which require use vanco as empirical
Hossam Elgnainy Selected answer as best January 26, 2024
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommends for treatment of MRSA infections in children that choice of empiric therapy should be guided by knowledge of local resistance patterns.
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Liu C, Bayer A, Cosgrove SE, et al. Clinical practice guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in adults and children. Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Feb 1;52(3):e18-e55 , correction can be found in Clin Infect Dis 2011 Aug 1;53(3):319, commentary can be found in Clin Infect Dis 2011 Aug 1;53(3):308.
Hossam Elgnainy Answered question January 26, 2024