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What bugs does linezolid cover?

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Over 50% of bloodstream infections in intensive care units are caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria like MRSA and VRE, making linezolid a crucial treatment option. So, what bugs does linezolid cover? This synthetic oxazolidinone antibiotic is primarily used for severe infections caused by drug-resistant Gram-positive pathogens.