METHOD FOR TREATING INFECTIONS CAUSED BY STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS

摘要

1. A method of treating an infectious disease in a warm blooded animal, the method comprises administering to the animal an effective amount of N-(4-(4-chlorophenyl)benzyl)A82846B or a salt thereof, wherein the disease is attributable to a strain of Staphylococcus aureus which (1) has reduced glycopeptide sensitivity, and (2) is Van A and Van B negative. 2. A method of Claim 1 in which the strain of Staphylococcus aureus is additionally resistant to methicillin. 3. A method of Claim 1 or 2 in which the strain of Staphylococcus aureus is glycopeptide resistant. 4. A method of Claim 1 or 2 in which the strain of Staphylococcus aureus is Mu50.