Randomized, double-blind trial of cefonicid and nafcillin in the treatment of skin and skin structure infections.

Journal Article

We compared treatment with one daily intravenous dose of cefonicid and multidose nafcillin in 65 patients with severe infections of the skin or skin structure. Clinical cure or improvement was achieved in 91% of the patients given cefonicid and in 87% of the patients given nafcillin (P = 0.97). The use of cefonicid may allow outpatient therapy of some severe infections.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Daly, JS; Worthington, MG; Andrews, RJ; Brown, RB; Schwartz, R; Sexton, DJ

Published Date

  • April 1990

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 34 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 654 - 656

PubMed ID

  • 2344171

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0066-4804

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States