Antibiotic prescribing for adults with group A streptococcal bacteremia in a large healthcare system.

David A Gillins Mary A HuttonWhitney R Buckel

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2023)

Group A streptococcal bacteremia is a severe infection with a high readmission and mortality rate. Use of PO step-down therapy was common with similar readmission and mortality rates compared with definitive IV therapy.

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