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Risk Factors for Linezolid Resistance in Staphylococcus Aureus
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Study NCT00519025   Information provided by University of Pittsburgh
First Received: August 17, 2007   Last Updated: April 7, 2009   History of Changes

August 17, 2007
April 7, 2009
August 2007
 
 
 
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Risk Factors for Linezolid Resistance in Staphylococcus Aureus
Risk Factors for Linezolid Resistance in Staphylococcus Aureus

This is a retrospective chart review study. The proposed study aims to document the risk factors for quinolone resistance in bloodstream isolates of Klebsiella species. Additionally, the adequacy of empiric antibiotic therapy for Klebsiella bloodstream infections will be assessed.

This is a retrospective chart review study. The proposed study aims to document the risk factors for quinolone resistance in bloodstream isolates of Klebsiella species. Additionally, the adequacy of empiric antibiotic therapy for Klebsiella bloodstream infections will be assessed. This research is important because identification of risk factors may allow earlier initiation of appropriate therapy in patients infected with these bacteria. Additionally, we will identify whether horizontal spread is responsible for this increasing trend.

 
Observational
Cohort, Retrospective
  • Linezolid Resistance
  • Staphylococcus Aureus
 
 
 

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by National Clinical Trials Identifier (NCT ID) in Medline.
 
Recruiting
360
July 2010
 

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients with linezolid resistance to staphylococcus aureus

Exclusion Criteria:

  • those that don't meet entry criteria
Both
18 Years and older
No
Contact: Brian Potoski, PharmD 412-648-6487 potoskiba@upmc.edu
Contact: Diana Lynn Pakstis, RN, BSN 412-648-6553 pakstisdl@dom.pitt.edu
United States
 
NCT00519025
Brian Potoski, Pharm D, UPMC
PRO07080006, investigator funding
University of Pittsburgh
 
Principal Investigator: Brian Potoski, PharmD University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
April 2009

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