Journal
EXPERT REVIEW OF ANTI-INFECTIVE THERAPY
Volume 18, Issue 5, Pages 415-422Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2020.1746643
Keywords
Skin infection; ABSSSI; MRSA; antibiotic therapy; dalbavancin
Funding
- Angelini Pharma
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Introduction: Acute bacterial skin and skin-structure infections (ABSSSI) are a subgroup of skin and soft tissue infections and are a common source of morbidity in both the community and the hospital setting. The most common cause of ABSSSI is Staphylococcus aureus, which also includes methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), together with beta-hemolytic streptococci, enterococci, and Gram-negative bacteria. Since the emergence of MRSA, the management of ABSSSI has become more challenging. Novel therapies alternative to teicoplanin and vancomycin, intravenous agents commonly used against MRSA and employed in hospitalized patients, and to other antibiotics which are used as standard of care for MRSA infection, with a higher efficacy and safer profile are worth evaluating. Areas covered: This review presents and discusses current evidence on the use of dalbavancin in the treatment of ABSSSI. Expert opinion: Dalbavancin represents a promising therapeutic choice in patients with ABSSSI, thanks to its favorable pharmacokinetic profile, valuable antimicrobial spectrum, and good safety profile.
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