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Parallel evolution of linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in patients with cystic fibrosis
19 Sept 2023
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ABSTRACT Linezolid is an antibiotic used to treat serious Staphylococcus aureus infections. Resistance to linezolid is considered rare but could emerge with repeated dosing. We recently reported widespread prescription of linezolid for a cohort of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The goals of this study were to determine the incidence of linezolid-resistant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in...
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