VRE and Empirical Vancomycin for CAPD Peritonitis: Use at Your Own/Patient'S Risk

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Sadoe

J.A.T.

, Gokal

, and Struthers

J.K.

Vancomycinresistant enterococci and empirical vancomycin for CAPD peritonitis.

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Vas

, Bargman

, Oreopoulos

D.G.

Treatment in PD patients of peritonitis caused by gram-positive organisms with single daily dose of antibiotics.

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Commentary: Vancomycin-resistant

Staphylococcus aureus: apocalypse now?

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