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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