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Retrospective Analysis of Clinical and Cost Outcomes Associated with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections Treated with Daptomycin, Vancomycin, or Linezolid
Joint Authors
Eiland, Edward H.
Wright, Bradley M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The objective of this analysis was to compare clinical and cost outcomes associated with patients who had suspected or documented methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections treated with daptomycin, vancomycin, or linezolid in complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSIs).
Design.
This was a retrospective analysis conducted from February to June of 2007.
Appropriate data was collected, collated, and subsequently evaluated with the purpose of quantifying length of stay, antibiotic therapy duration, clinical cure rates, adverse drug events, and cost of hospitalization.
Results.
All 82 patients included in the analysis experienced clinical cure.
The duration of antibiotic therapy was similar among the three groups yet the length of hospitalization was slightly shorter in the daptomycin group.
Conclusions.
The incidence of resistant staphylococcal infections is increasing; therefore, judicious use of MRSA active agents is paramount.
Future studies are necessary to determine if MRSA treatment options can be stratified based on the severity of the infectious process.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wright, Bradley M.& Eiland, Edward H.. 2010. Retrospective Analysis of Clinical and Cost Outcomes Associated with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections Treated with Daptomycin, Vancomycin, or Linezolid. Journal of Pathogens،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464688
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wright, Bradley M.& Eiland, Edward H.. Retrospective Analysis of Clinical and Cost Outcomes Associated with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections Treated with Daptomycin, Vancomycin, or Linezolid. Journal of Pathogens No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464688
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wright, Bradley M.& Eiland, Edward H.. Retrospective Analysis of Clinical and Cost Outcomes Associated with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections Treated with Daptomycin, Vancomycin, or Linezolid. Journal of Pathogens. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464688
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464688