What is Vancomycin Treatment Failure? A Deep Dive into Causes, Risks, and Alternatives
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Studies have reported vancomycin treatment failure rates of over 50% in patients with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia [1.4.1]. Understanding **what is vancomycin treatment failure** is crucial for clinicians to optimize patient outcomes when this cornerstone antibiotic is ineffective.
