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Dalbavancin in Gram-positive periprosthetic joint infections.

Sebastian SimonBernhard J H FrankSusana HartmannLaetitia HinterhuberMichael ReitsamerAlexander AichmairMartin DominkusBo SöderquistJochen G Hofstaetter
Published in: The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy (2022)
Dalbavancin treatment for Gram-positive PJIs resulted in a similar outcome to SoC, with excellent safety and low rate of adverse effects. Dalbavancin seems to be a promising antimicrobial against PJIs by reducing the risk of Gram-positive re-infections and allowing a less frequent dosage with potential outpatient IV treatment.
Keyphrases
  • gram negative
  • risk assessment
  • replacement therapy