Authors: Berdal, Jan-Erik; Eskesen, Arne

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 40, Number 9, 2008 , pp. 765-766(2)

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

Abstract:

We report a case of linezolid treatment failure for Enterococcus faecalis endocarditis. Despite success during and shortly after treatment, the patient had a relapse after 7 weeks. Due to prior anaphylactic reaction to penicillin, desensitization was performed, and successful penicillin therapy given. The efficacy of linezolid for enterococcal endocarditis remains questionable.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00365540802087209

Affiliations: 1: From the Medical Division Infectious Disease Department, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway

Publication date: 2008-01-01

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