Future gazing in the management of multiply drug-resistant Gram-positive infection

Gram-positive bacteria have evolved to become predominant health care associated pathogens. To meet this challenge, novel approaches to the development, prescribing, and control of antibiotics will be needed. Additional infection control methods must also be explored. This review discusses the challenges posed in particular by methicillin-resistant staphylococci and potential ways forward. (c) 2009 The British Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.