Case Report

Multidrug-Resistant Viridans Streptococcus (MDRVS) Osteomyelitis of the Mandible Successfully Treated with Moxifloxacin

Multidrug-resistant viridans group streptococcus (MDRVS) strains have emerged as important pathogens. Treatment of MDRVS infections is problematic. The use of fluoroquinolones for treatment of MDRVS osteomyelitis has not been established. We present the first case of MDRVS osteomyelitis of the mandible successfully treated with sequential intravenous then oral moxifloxacin, and…