A rifampicin-containing antibiotic treatment improves outcome of staphylococcal deep sternal wound infections
Date Issued
2010-01-01
Author(s)
Khanlari, Bettina
Estermann, Laura
Brett, Wolfgang
DOI
10.1093/jac/dkq182
Abstract
Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a severe complication after cardiac surgery, mostly caused by staphylococci. Little is known about the optimal antibiotic management.