"Cefazolin and Carbapenem Combination to Treat Persistent Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Preterm Infants" by Stefan Hagmann

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Cefazolin and Carbapenem Combination to Treat Persistent Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Preterm Infants

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Stefan Hagmann, Baystate Health
Taylor Hodle, Baystate Health
Maura Brennan, Baystate Health
Frank Szczerba, PharmD
Joanna Beachy, MD, Baystate Health
Evan Horton, Baystate Health

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Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

10-1-2023

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Encouraged by bacteremia clearance using antistaphylococcal beta-lactams plus carbapenem combination in adults with refractory methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus infection, we present our experience with 2 preterm infants and review 1 previously published case. Noted successful bacteremia clearance in all 3 must be weighed against possible adverse effects associated with carbapenem use.

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37922486

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Hagmann SHF, Hodle T, Brennan M, Szczerba F, Camelo IY, Beachy J, Horton ER. Cefazolin and Carbapenem Combination to Treat Persistent Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Preterm Infants. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2023 Oct 27. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004155. Epub ahead of print.