| Literature DB >> 23993067 |
Hari M Polenakovik1, Craig M Pleiman.
Abstract
Data regarding ceftaroline use for meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (MRSAB) are lacking. Here we review the outcomes of 31 patients with MRSAB treated with ceftaroline, including 9 patients with endocarditis. Clinical success was observed in 23 patients (74.2%). Adverse events associated with prolonged therapy were rare and included eosinophilic pneumonia, rash and diarrhoea. We conclude that ceftaroline can be used for MRSAB.Entities:
Keywords: Bacteraemia; Ceftaroline; Endocarditis; MRSA; Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23993067 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2013.07.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Antimicrob Agents ISSN: 0924-8579 Impact factor: 5.283