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Tigecycline

A Viewpoint by Ethan Rubinstein

verfasst von: Ethan Rubinstein

Erschienen in: Drugs | Ausgabe 18/2005

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Skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs) account for 7–10% of hospitalisations in North America.[1] The increased prevalence of patients with diabetes mellitus, coupled with their considerable longevity, has led to a dramatic increase in the incidence of diabetic foot infections, frequently of polymicrobial nature.[2] In addition, the rapid worldwide spread of community-acquired (CA) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains causing SSSIs in children and adults has initiated a shift in the treatment paradigm of such infections.[3] …
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Metadaten
Titel
Tigecycline
A Viewpoint by Ethan Rubinstein
verfasst von
Ethan Rubinstein
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2005
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Drugs / Ausgabe 18/2005
Print ISSN: 0012-6667
Elektronische ISSN: 1179-1950
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2165/00003495-200565180-00009

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