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Rifampicin for Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia: give it ARREST.

Authors :
Holland, Thomas L.
Fowler Jr., Vance G.
Fowler, Vance G Jr
Source :
Lancet. 2/17/2018, Vol. 391 Issue 10121, p634-636. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article presents author's views on use of Rifampicin antibiotic for treatment Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. Topics discussed include standard therapies to deal with prosthetic valve endocarditis and infections in prosthetic joint; failure of bacteriological treatment; and oral stepdown therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
391
Issue :
10121
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
128154624
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(17)33294-4