Clinical Implications of Cefazolin Inoculum Effect and β-Lactamase Type on Methicillin-Susceptible <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Bacteremia

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Authors

Shinwon Lee · Pusan National University Hospital

Ki Tae Kwon · Daegu Fatima Hospital

Hye In Kim · Kyungpook National University

Hyun‐Ha Chang · Kyungpook National University

Jong‐Myung Lee · Kyungpook National University

Pyoeng Gyun Choe · Seoul National University

Wan Beom Park ·

Abstract

The CIE might be associated with persistent bacteremia if cefazolin is used for MSSA bacteremia with a high burden of infections. However, the sites of infections are more important factors for the clinical outcome than the CIE.

Topics & Keywords

Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Microbial Drug Resistance

Volume 20, Issue 6, pp. 568-574

DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2013.0229

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