Infective endocarditis caused by daptomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis: a case report.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Daptomycin is a first-in-class antibiotic with efficacy against Gram-positive bacteria. We document the second report of daptomycin resistance in a clinical isolate of Enterococcus faecalis.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Kanafani, ZA; Federspiel, JJ; Fowler, VG

Published Date

  • 2007

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 39 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 75 - 77

PubMed ID

  • 17366018

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0036-5548

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1080/00365540600786465

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • England