What Is the Best Therapeutic Approach to MRSA Pneumonia?
What Is the Best Therapeutic Approach to MRSA Pneumonia?
Based on existing literature, linezolid seems to be a better choice than vancomycin for the treatment of MRSA VAP. For other forms of MRSA pneumonia, the data are inconclusive regarding the choice of linezolid or vancomycin. Whether recently approved cephalosporins and other antibiotics being currently studied will prove to be even better choices remains still unclear.
Conclusion
Based on existing literature, linezolid seems to be a better choice than vancomycin for the treatment of MRSA VAP. For other forms of MRSA pneumonia, the data are inconclusive regarding the choice of linezolid or vancomycin. Whether recently approved cephalosporins and other antibiotics being currently studied will prove to be even better choices remains still unclear.