Clinical outcomes and costs among patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and orthopedic device infections.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We evaluated costs and outcomes of patients with S. aureus bacteremia and orthopedic device infections (ODI). Patients with ODI had higher relapse of S. aureus infection, compared to bacteremic patients without ODI. Costs and outcomes were similar among ODI patients undergoing device removal and those treated with debridement and retention.
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Duke Authors
- Bolognesi, Michael Paul
- Chu, Vivian Hou
- Corey, Gordon Ralph
- Fowler Jr., Vance Garrison
- Reed, Shelby Derene
Cited Authors
- Lalani, T; Chu, VH; Grussemeyer, CA; Reed, SD; Bolognesi, MP; Friedman, JY; Griffiths, RI; Crosslin, DR; Kanafani, ZA; Kaye, KS; Ralph Corey, G; Fowler, VG
Published Date
- 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 40 / 11-12
Start / End Page
- 973 - 977
PubMed ID
- 18615359
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0036-5548
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1080/00365540802245146
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England