Dalbavancin Effective Treatment for Skin Infection Regardless of Weight Category

Summary

Dalbavancin is a new antibiotic agent active against gram-positive pathogens that is effective for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection, according to results from the DISCOVER 1 and DISCOVER 2 trials. Results from a new subgroup analysis show that dalbavancin is effective for this type of infection regardless of weight category.

  • dalbavancin
  • vancomycin
  • linezolid
  • obesity
  • overweight
  • normal-weight
  • acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections
  • infectious diseases clinical trials
  • viral infections
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