Abstract |
The efficacy and safety of continuous infusion flucloxacillin as home-based treatment was assessed in 62 consecutive patients with proven serious methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infections (n = 36) and cellulitis (n = 26). The treatment was well tolerated and resulted in cure or adequate suppression of infection in 27 of 28 (96%) patients in the serious MSSA infection group, and in 24 of 26 (92%) patients in the cellulitis group.
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Authors | B P Howden, M J Richards |
Journal | The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
(J Antimicrob Chemother)
Vol. 48
Issue 2
Pg. 311-4
(Aug 2001)
ISSN: 0305-7453 [Print] England |
PMID | 11481308
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Cellulitis
(drug therapy)
- Female
- Floxacillin
(administration & dosage)
- Home Infusion Therapy
(methods, statistics & numerical data)
- Humans
- Infusion Pumps
(adverse effects, statistics & numerical data)
- Male
- Microbial Sensitivity Tests
- Middle Aged
- Penicillins
(administration & dosage)
- Staphylococcal Infections
(drug therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
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