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Comparison of continuous infusion versus intermittent infusion of vancomycin in patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Sutep Jaruratanasirikul, Jakrawadee Julamanee, Teeratad Sudsai, Phanvasri Saengsuwan, Monchana Jullangkoon, Natnicha Ingviya, Roongrueng Jarumanokul

PubMed · 2010 · 12 citations · 6 references

Abstract

Either continuous infusion or intermittent infusion can be used as an effective mode of vancomycin administration to achieve bactericidal activity.

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