Vancomycin is the first-choice treatment for MRSA-infected newborns; studies on efficacy of mupirocin for patient decolonization show controversial results. The impact of MRSA infections in NICU ...

Vancomycin and linezolid are acceptable first-line agents for treatment of MRSA nosocomial pneumonia per the ATS/IDSA guidelines. Aggressive vancomycin dosing is required to ensure optimal drug ...