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If vancomycin is for empiric treatment of pneumonia, patient must have a negative MRSA nasal screen. Exclusion Criteria: History of MRSA positive culture within past 12 months. Osteomyelitis or Meningitis is suspected and has not been ruled out. Vancomycin monotherapy (if culture negative for MRSA, contact provider for discussion on de-escalation). ................
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