Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special Edition
By GSN Staff
Patients with a lower risk of developing infectious complications from a bloodstream infection (BSI) with Staphylococcus aureus can be switched safely from IV to oral antibiotic therapy earlier than previously thought. In addition to the therapy being just as effective, this new approach enables easier treatment and faster discharge from the hospital for patients (Lancet Infect Dis 2024 Jan 17.