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Is clindamycin the most effective drug for staph aureaus?
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Clindamycin: There is no single best drug effective for every staph infection in every patient. Clindamycin is usually effective, but not in every case. Some penicillins sometimes work, vancomycin usually works. There are other choices, but the bottom line is that the drug selected should be selected based on the use of culture and sensitivity reports.
Answered 6/24/2014
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