Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infections are an increasing problem in our country. Daptomycin is a bactericidal antibiotic with activity against CA-MRSA. Experience using high-dose daptomycin is reviewed in three paediatric patients with severe-disseminated CA-MRSA infection with a favourable microbiological and clinical response.
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