Linezolid-Resistant Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus HemolyticusIsolated from Leukemic Patient: First Case Report from Pakistan

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2017 Sep;27(9):S98-S100.

Abstract

Methicillin-Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcusposes a challenging situation in healthcare settings. The spread of resistance among such organisms against major drugs is alarming as it limits the treatment options for serious infections. Traditionally, Vancomycin had remained a mainstay of treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococci. Linezolid introduction into the clinical practice was a major breakthrough since it provided orally administered treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococci. Widespread use of Linezolid has gradually turned the impending fear of emergence of resistance against this novel drug into a reality. We report first case of Linezolid-Resistant Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcushemolyticusfrom Pakistan, isolated from a leukemic patient. The organism caused a necrotic lesion on the right forearm at cannulation site of intravenous catheter. Ooze swab yielded the pure growth of Linezolid-Resistant Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcushemolyticus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia / complications*
  • Linezolid / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Staphylococcus haemolyticus / drug effects*
  • Staphylococcus haemolyticus / isolation & purification
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Linezolid