The Use of Oxazolidinone Products in the Treatment of Urinary Infections

Abstract

The clinical efficacy of oxazolidinones with a focus on linezolid application in urinary infections is presented. High activity of the drug in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis resistant to vancomycin is discussed. Most common situations for effective use of linezolid are defined: septic conditions and the long carriage of the mentioned pathogens.

Keywords

• urinary infections
• oxazolidinones
• linezolid
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Enterococcus