Nickel isotopes are used for the production of several radioisotopes. Ni-64 is used for the production of Cu-64 which is used in radioimmunotherapy. Ni-61 can be used for the production of the PET radioisotope Cu-61.
Vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) January 2013 â page 2 VISA or VRSA infections can cause a range of symptoms including skin infections, abscesses, pneumonia, and infection of the heart valves, bones, or blood.
To date, all vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) bacteria have been susceptible to other antibiotics. 1  VISA/VRSA - Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. 2  As VISA and VRSA are types of Staphylococcus aureus infection. 3  VISA and VRSA Information for Health Professionals.