Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus bacteremia in a child with acute myeloid leukemia: Successful treatment with daptomycin
ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA, vol.114, no.6, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- 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
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- 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.