Linezolid versus daptomycin treatment for periprosthetic joint infections: a retrospective cohort study

Linezolid versus daptomycin treatment for periprosthetic joint infections: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Linezolid (LZD) and daptomycin (DAP) are predominantly used to target gram-positive pathogens; however, treatment effectiveness and adverse reactions for periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) remain unknown. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness and adverse reac...

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Main Authors: Masahiro Sawada, Kenichi Oe, Masayuki Hirata, Hiroshi Kawamura, Narumi Ueda, Tomohisa Nakamura, Hirokazu Iida, Takanori Saito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Linezolid
Daptomycin
Periprosthetic joint infection
Implant retention
Adverse event rates
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1375-7

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