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

• Main Authors: Papili Rita (Author), Santucci Antonella (Author), Cardaccia Angela (Author), Vailati Francesca (Author), Raglio Annibale (Author), Soavi Laura (Author), Ravasio Veronica (Author), Stagni Giuliano (Author), Moretti Amedeo (Author), Pasticci Maria (Author), Sgrelli Alessio (Author), Pallotto Carlo (Author), Baldelli Franco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...