A young, healthy patient goes into the hospital for reconstructive knee surgery and spikes a fever the day after surgery. The doctor finds the patient has a nosocomial infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). What antibiotic should the doctor use to treat this patient?

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MRSA is resistant to penicillin and aminoglycosides. Macrolides are not effective against MRSA. Vancomycin is a commonly used antibiotic for treating MRSA infections.

A Young, Healthy Patient Goes into the Hospital for Reconstructive