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J Korean Neurol Assoc. 2008;26(3):273-276.
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Meningitis
Wi-Sun Ryu
Department of Neurology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
반코마이신-내성 장알균에 의한 뇌막염
류위선, 배은기 김진수 엄관희 정근화 박희권 주 건
서울대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실
Abstract
The incidence of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) meningitis is increasing. We present a 56-year-old man who suffered from VRE meningitis after cerebellar hemorrhage and intraventricular catheter insertion. The patient recovered completely after treatment with linezolid for 6 weeks. This is the first report on effectiveness of linezolid in treating VRE meningitis in Korea. KeyWords:Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, Linezolid, Meningitis

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