Staph. Infections a Common Yet Serious Problem: Staph Aureus in Lungs/heart valve

» bfolliott - Staph Aureus in Lungs/heart valve

My sister 45 yrs old. Contracted nosocomial infection with bacteremia, endocarditis, her kidneys are not functioning and she is on dialysis and under sedation on Propofol. She is very endematous. Started on Vancomycin and later moved to Nafcillin. Both have failed. Bacteria has stopped growing but the bacteria has caused numerous cavities in the lungs with no signs of abatement she is also on a ventilator. An attempt at inserting an NG tube in the beginning has caused consistent bleeding from the nose and mouth. Previous hospitilization for a possible slipped disc or sciatica one month ago. BP fluctuates and she spikes fevers almost every other day. Doctor is not sure what there next step is going to be or what antibiotic will help her. I need information on what antibiotic out there can help her. My sister is in Kaiser Oakland, CA which is an HMO. Please hurry as she may not last for much longer.

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