Vancomycin vs TMP/SMX for MRSA – Not the Final Word

Vancomycin got a bad reputation since the early 90ies when it became clear that it was slow to provide clinical improvement and microbiologic cure in MRSA patients.  It was associated with prolonged bacteremia even when combined with rifampin [1].  And for MSSA, anti-staph penicillins like nafcillin were always the better choice. Then, Continue reading Vancomycin vs TMP/SMX for MRSA – Not the Final Word

At Last, The Fairy Tale Becomes Clear…

If you ever wondered how Snow White could have been poisoned by eating an apple, you probably did not realize how much this tale of folklore was based on cruel reality.  Science has finally caught up with the Brothers Grimm who wrote the fairy tale:  a recent outbreak of listeriosis Continue reading At Last, The Fairy Tale Becomes Clear…