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Efficacy of daptomycin on experimental methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus keratitis in rabbits.

Author: AkdenizHayrettin, BayramRecep, BucakYasin Yücel, BucakÖzlem, ErdurmuşMesut, KüçükbayrakAbdulkadir, MengeloğluFırat Zafer, TaşTekin, ÖzyalvaçlıGülzade

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Overview

Topical daptomycin significantly reduced the bacterial load and showed activity against MRSA comparable to that of fortified vancomycin in an experimental model.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
PURPOSE: We aimed to compare the efficacy of topical daptomycin (DAP) with that of vancomycin (VA) in the treatment of keratitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). METHODS: One hundred colony-forming unit MRSA bacteria were injected intrastromally into both corneas of 28 ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1089/jop.2013.0120

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Daptomycin for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Keratitis: A Promising New Treatment Option

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a formidable foe in the world of infectious diseases, often resistant to conventional antibiotics. Keratitis, an infection of the cornea, can be particularly challenging to treat. This study, published in [journal name], investigated the efficacy of topical daptomycin (DAP) in treating experimental MRSA keratitis in rabbits.

The researchers compared the effectiveness of DAP to vancomycin (VA) in treating MRSA keratitis. While both medications reduced bacterial load, DAP demonstrated significant activity against MRSA, comparable to VA, and potentially offering a new treatment option for this challenging infection.

New Hope for Treating MRSA Keratitis

This research provides encouraging results for the use of DAP in treating MRSA keratitis. Its efficacy against MRSA, a bacteria often resistant to conventional antibiotics, offers a potentially valuable new treatment option.

The Importance of Research in Fighting Drug-Resistant Infections

The study highlights the importance of ongoing research to develop new therapies for drug-resistant infections. This research is crucial in our fight against the ever-evolving threat of antibiotic resistance.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study is like a cool oasis in the parched desert of antibiotic resistance. DAP's efficacy against MRSA offers a potential solution to this challenging problem. This research is a reminder that we must continue to explore new avenues in the fight against drug-resistant infections.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2014-07-31
  2. Date Revised 2013-12-04
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

24070366

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1089/jop.2013.0120

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