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Antibiotic Selection for Infections Involving Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus CME/CE
John G. Bartlett, MD
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Release Date: May 28, 2004; Valid for credit through May 28, 2005

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Contents of This CME/CE Activity
  1. Antibiotic Selection for Infections Involving Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    by John G. Bartlett, MD
    Introduction
    The Impact of MRSA
    The Specter of Community-Acquired MRSA
    Choosing Appropriate Therapy for MRSA
    Alternatives to Vancomycin
    Bactericidal vs Bacteriostatic Agents
    Concerns With Bactericidal Testing Methods
    Sometimes Static Is Better
    Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Alternative
    Conclusions
    References

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