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Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus Faecium Infections

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections are caused by enterococcus bacteria that have developed resistance to vancomycin, the antibiotic commonly used to treat enterococcal infections. Other antibiotics remain available for treatment when needed.

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Linezolid

600mg

Linezolid tablets for hospital-acquired pneumonia and complicated skin infections. It is an antibiotic that can treat MRSA.

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Key points

  • Enterococcus bacteria normally live in the intestine and the female genital tract, and can cause infections when they become resistant to antibiotics.
  • Most vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium infections occur in people in hospital or healthcare settings, where antibiotic exposure is common.

Medicines listed for Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus Faecium Infections

Linezolid is an antibiotic listed for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium infections. The product is available as a 600mg tablet.

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