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    Penicillin Skin Testing in Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

    Authors
    Todd Joseph Mattingly, II
    Stephen Meninger
    Emily L. Heil
    Description

    Beta-lactams provide superior outcomes in comparison to vancomycin in treating methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infections complicated by bacteremia. However, approximately 11% of inpatients report a penicillin (PCN) allergy when it is estimated that only 1% of the general population is truly allergic to the antibiotic. Consequently, many patients may be receiving suboptimal treatment...

    Subject
    Bacteremia
    Models, Econometric
    Skin Tests/economics
    Staphylococcus aureus
    Access Rights
    Unrestricted access