Summary

The ASPECT-cIAI trial demonstrates high clinical cure rates, similar to those of meropenem, with ceftolozane/tazobactam plus metronidazole in patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections in a European population. In addition, a post hoc analysis shows similar outcomes between patients who are nonobese and obese.

  • ceftolozane/tazobactam
  • metronidazole
  • meropenem
  • complicated intra-abdominal infection
  • ASPECT-cIAI
  • European population
  • obesity
  • infectious diseases clinical trials
  • emerging therapies
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