[Resistance to linezolid in Staphylococcus aureus before its release].

Unlabelled: Resistance to antibiotics is a global problem in geriatric centres.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of the resistance to linezolid in Staphylococcus aureus strains before its release in a geriatric centre.

Method: From 03-01-01 to 03-04-30 linezolid was included in the panel of antibiotics tested in S.