 Linezolid is an antibiotic used for the treatment of serious infections caused by Gram @-@ positive bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics . Linezolid is active against most Gram @-@ positive bacteria that cause disease , including streptococci , vancomycin @-@ resistant enterococci ( VRE ) , and methicillin @-@ resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA ) . The main uses are infections of the skin and pneumonia although it may be use for a variety of other infections . 
