Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus bacteremia in a child with acute myeloid leukemia: Successful treatment with daptomycin

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Buyukcam A., Oncel E. K., ÖZSÜREKCİ Y., CENGİZ A. B., KUŞKONMAZ B. B., SANCAK B.

ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA, vol.114, no.6, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 114 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2016
• Doi Number: 10.5546/aap.2016.eng.e432
• Journal Name: ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Multiple-drug-resistant enterococcal infections can be a serious problem in pediatric patients particularly concomitance with severe underlying diseases and lead to significant morbidity and mortality. The treatment options in children are limited compared with adults. We report a 3-year old-boy with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)-M7 and vancomycin-resistant enterococcus bacteremia successfully treated with daptomycin. Daptomycin may be an alternative therapy for VRE infections in children; more studies are needed for extended usage.