#116 – SNAP Out of It: Rethinking Antistaphylococcal Penicillins for S. Aureus Bacteremia – The SNAP Trial PSSA/MSSA Results
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Navigating Antistaphylococcal Trials
This chapter explores the intricacies of patient eligibility and trial design in a clinical study focused on antistaphylococcal penicillins for treating S. aureus bacteremia. It highlights the evaluation of antibiotic effectiveness, focusing on benzyl penicillin and flucloxacillin, and addresses critical outcomes like mortality rates and kidney injury risks. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of penicillin susceptibility testing and the challenges faced in implementing standard methodologies across different clinical settings.
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