Understanding Why Your Patient is Receiving Vancomycin: The Most Likely Reasons
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With over 60 years in clinical practice, vancomycin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic in hospitals for severe infections. Determining **what is the most likely reason your patient is receiving vancomycin?** depends largely on the infection type and location, with primary culprits being methicillin-resistant *Staphylococcus aureus* (MRSA) and *Clostridioides difficile* (*C. diff*).
