Multidrug-resistant viridans streptococcus (MDRVS) osteomyelitis of the mandible successfully treated with moxifloxacin

Jocelyn Y. Ang; Basim I. Asmar

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Multidrug-resistant viridans streptococcus (MDRVS) osteomyelitis of the mandible successfully treated with moxifloxacin

Jocelyn Y. Ang, Basim I. Asmar

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Abstract

Multidrug-resistant viridans group streptococcus (MDRVS) strains have emerged as important pathogens. Treatment of MDRVS infections is problematic. The use of fluoroquinolones for treatment of MDRVS osteomyelitis has not been established. We present the first case of MDRVS osteomyelitis of the mandible successfully treated with sequential intravenous then oral moxifloxacin, and review the literature on the subject.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	539-540
Number of pages	2
Journal	Southern Medical Journal
Volume	101
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181684ee3
State	Published - May 2008

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Mandible
Moxifloxacin
Multidrug-resistant viridans streptococcus (MDRVS)
Osteomyelitis

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Multidrug-resistant viridans streptococcus (MDRVS) osteomyelitis of the mandible successfully treated with moxifloxacin

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