Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections: role of daptomycin/β-lactams combination

Infez Med. 2015 Jun;23(2):99-104.

Abstract

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) associated infection has become a worrisome issue worldwide. Glycopeptides are the backbone antibiotics for the treatment of MRSA infections. However, several reports have highlighted the limitations of vancomycin. Daptomycin is successfully used for the treatment of serious MRSA infections, however selection of resistant strains has been reported during daptomycin-monotherapy. This review will briefly discuss the available data on daptomycin/beta-lactam combination therapies for the treatment of MRSA infections.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Daptomycin / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus* / drug effects
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • beta-Lactams / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • beta-Lactams
  • Daptomycin