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Risk factors for vancomycin resistance in patients with Enterococcus faecium bloodstream infections: an analysis of the Munich Multicentric Enterococci Cohort [PDF]

Microbiology Spectrum
Enterococcus faecium is difficult to treat owing to its intrinsic and acquired resistance to antibiotics, particularly vancomycin. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium is an important cause of bloodstream infections in healthcare settings with ...
Laura Wagner, Milena Wurst, Johanna Erber, Tobias Bachfischer, Bernhard Haller, Sabine Gleich, Karl Dichtl, Roland M. Schmid, Julian Triebelhorn, Florian Voit, Ulrich Seybold, Dirk H. Busch, Patrick C. Rämer, Christoph D. Spinner, Jochen Schneider, Kathrin Rothe   +15 more
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Multiple linear regression model was constructed based on the influencing factors of vancomycin trough concentration [PDF]

Dose-Response
Objective: To evaluate the influencing factors of Vancomycin trough concentration in blood, construct an individualized Vancomycin administration model for rational use of Vancomycin. Methods: The clinical data of Vancomycin trough concentration in blood
Lin Wang, Yuhuang Wang, Chunyan Yang, Jia Jiang, Huifang Wang, Mingcai Wu   +5 more
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Controlling the Evolution of Selective Vancomycin Resistance through Successful Ophthalmic Eye-Drop Preparation of Vancomycin-Loaded Nanoliposomes Using the Active-Loading Method

Pharmaceutics, 2023
Vancomycin is the front-line defense and drug of choice for the most serious and life-threatening methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections.
El Tahra M. Ahmed, Mariam Hassan, Rehab Nabil Shamma, Amna Makky, Doaa H. Hassan   +4 more
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Do Dose-Dependent Microbial Changes Occur during Spine Surgery as a Result of Applying Intrawound Vancomycin Powder?: A Systematic Literature Review [PDF]

Asian Spine Journal, 2018
We analyzed dose-dependent effects of vancomycin on wound infection bacteria and investigated the relationship between dose and microbial imbalances in patients treated with intrawound vancomycin powder during spine surgery.
Lunli Xie, Jun Zhu, Shunhong Luo, Yu Xie, Dan Pu   +4 more
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A descriptive study of vancomycin use at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Cape Town

Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023
Background: Antimicrobial stewardship principles guide the clinical use of antimicrobials, including vancomycin, but paediatric vancomycin prescribing practices have not been evaluated in South Africa.
Leonore Greybe, Brian S. Eley, Hafsah D. Tootla, Anna M.M. Botha, Wisdom Basera, James J.C. Nuttall   +5 more
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Vancomycin intermediate and high level vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates in Osogbo, Nigeria

Microbiology Research, 2011
The decreased vancomycin susceptibility and subsequent emergence of vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) strains already multi-resistant to antibiotics is a major public health problem.
Samuel Sunday Taiwo, Titilope Bosede Bamigboye, Osatohanmwen Odaro, Olusegun Adelowo Adefioye, Solomon Olufemi Fadiora   +4 more
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Evaluating Initial Empiric Therapy for Neutropenic Fever in Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus-Colonized Patients

Cancer Control, 2021
Objectives Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus infections impact mortality in oncology patients. Given the low rate of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus bacteremia, low virulence of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus, and advent of rapid diagnostic systems,
Matthew Snyder PharmD, Yanina Pasikhova PharmD, Aliyah Baluch MD, MSc, FACP   +2 more
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Resveratrol Ameliorates Vancomycin-Induced Testicular Dysfunction in Male Rats

Medicina, 2023
Background and Objectives: Numerous studies have indicated that antibiotics may adversely affect testicular and sperm function. As an alternative to penicillin, vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic developed to treat resistant strains of ...
Fahad S. Alshehri
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Prediction of Unbound Vancomycin Levels in Intensive Care Unit and Nonintensive Care Unit Patients: Total Bilirubin May Play an Important Role

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2021
Xiao Li,1,* Wen Xu,1,* Ran Li,2 Qie Guo,1 Xiangpeng Li,1 Jialin Sun,1 Shuhong Sun,1 Jing Li1 1Department of Clinical Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of ...
Li X, Xu W, Li R, Guo Q, Li X, Sun J, Sun S, Li J   +7 more
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Clinical Application Value of Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Vancomycin in Children Treated in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
ObjectiveTo explore the efficacy and safety of vancomycin as measured by pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic parameters in children with severe infection in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and to determine the appropriate threshold for avoiding ...
Bo Zhou, Bo Zhou, Bo Zhou, Bo Zhou, Wenyi Xiong, Ke Bai, Ke Bai, Ke Bai, Ke Bai, Hongxing Dang, Hongxing Dang, Hongxing Dang, Hongxing Dang, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jing Li, Feng Xu, Feng Xu, Feng Xu, Feng Xu, Yue-qiang Fu, Yue-qiang Fu, Yue-qiang Fu, Yue-qiang Fu, Chengjun Liu, Chengjun Liu, Chengjun Liu, Chengjun Liu   +28 more
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