Linezolidtherapie bei zwei Frühgeborenen mit nekrotisierender Enterokolitis und Infektion durch Vancomycin-resistente Enterokokken

The use of the antibiotic Linezolid in two premature babies with necrotizing enterocolitis and infection with vancomycin-resistant enterococcus is described. Therapy with Linezolid in cause of necrotizing enterocolitis is an exception. Actually there are no proven recommendations for the use in this age group. Despite the successfully results more investigations for the use of linezolid in newborns and prematures are necessary.