Role of rifampin for treatment of orthopedic implant-related staphylococcal infections - A randomized controlled trial
Role of rifampin for treatment of orthopedic implant-related staphylococcal infections - A randomized controlled trial
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DOI:
10.1001/jama.279.19.1537
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发表时间:
1998-05-20
影响因子:
120.7
通讯作者:
Ochsner, PE
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作者:
Zimmerli, W;Widmer, AF;Ochsner, PE
Context.-Rifampin-containing regimens are able to cure staphylococcal implant-related infections based on in vitro and in vivo observations. However, this evidence has not been proven by a controlled clinical trial.Objective.-To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a rifampin combination in staphylococcal infections associated with stable orthopedic devices.Design.-A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial conducted from 1992 through 1997.Setting.-Two infectious disease services in tertiary care centers in collaboration with 5 orthopedic surgeons in Switzerland.Patients.-A total of 33 patients with culture-proven staphylococcal infection associated with stable orthopedic implants and with a short duration of symptoms of infection (exclusion limit