A patient is diagnosed with MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Of the following antibiotics, which would be a likely candidate to use with this patient?
I. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
II. vancomycin
III. linezolid

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Currently, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, vancomycin, and linezolid, are all effective against MRSA. Ideally, antibiotic susceptibility cultures should be run on the individual, but any of these three would be a reasonable first choice.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)