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Efficacy of prolonged tapered and pulsed vancomycin regimen on recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in the Japanese setting: a case control study.

Takumi UmemuraAiko OtaYoshikazu MutohChihiro NorizukiTakahito MizunoKoji KozakiYoshiaki IkedaToshihiko Ichihara
Published in: Journal of pharmaceutical health care and sciences (2019)
Our findings suggest that VCM-TP is a good therapeutic option for recurrent CDI in Japanese patients. Furthermore, administration of the recommended VCM-TP is important for achieving a high rate of treatment success. Hence, antimicrobial stewardship teams should support the implementation of recommended VCM-TPs.
Keyphrases
  • clostridium difficile
  • primary care
  • methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
  • combination therapy
  • staphylococcus aureus