Infection caused by vancomycin-resistant Streptococcus sanguis II.
A patient with bacteremia caused by vancomycin-resistant Streptococcus sanguis II is presented. This rare occurrence suggests that vancomycin may not be a completely reliable antibiotic in the treatment of infections due to viridans species of the genus Streptococcus. Gram-positive isolates from blood and otherwise sterile body fluids should be tested for susceptibility to vancomycin.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D013298:Streptococcus sanguis / Q000187:drug effects; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D014640:Vancomycin