Safety and effectiveness of fifth generation cephalosporins for the treatment of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections : a narrative review exploring past, present, and future

INTRODUCTION: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infection (BSI) is a major issue in healthcare, since it is often associated with endocarditis or deep site foci. Relevant morbidity and mortality associated with MRSA-BSIs forced the development of new antibiotic strategies; in particular, this review will focus the attention on fifth-generation cephalosporins (ceftaroline/ceftobiprole), that are the only ß-lactams active against MRSA.

AREAS COVERED: The review discusses the available randomized controlled trials and real-world observational studies conducted on safety and effectiveness of ceftaroline/ceftobiprole for the treatment of MRSA-BSIs. Finally, a proposal of MRSA-BSI treatment flowchart, based on fifth-generation cephalosporins, is described.

EXPERT OPINION: The use of anti-MRSA cephalosporins is an acceptable choice either in monotherapy or combination therapy for the treatment of MRSA-BSIs due to their relevant effectiveness and safety. Particularly, their use may be advisable in combination therapy in case of severe infections (including endocarditis or persistent bacteriemia) or in monotherapy in subjects at higher risk of drugs-induced toxicity with older regimens. On the contrary, caution should be taken in case of suspected/ascertained central nervous system infections due to inconsistent data regarding penetration of these drugs in cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissues.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:23

Enthalten in:

Expert opinion on drug safety - 23(2024), 1 vom: 15. Jan., Seite 9-36

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bavaro, Davide Fiore [VerfasserIn]
Belati, Alessandra [VerfasserIn]
Bussini, Linda [VerfasserIn]
Cento, Valeria [VerfasserIn]
Diella, Lucia [VerfasserIn]
Gatti, Milo [VerfasserIn]
Saracino, Annalisa [VerfasserIn]
Pea, Federico [VerfasserIn]
Viale, Pierluigi [VerfasserIn]
Bartoletti, Michele [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

5T97333YZK
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Bloodstream infections
Ceftaroline
Ceftobiprole
Cephalosporins
Fifth generation cephalosporins
H36Z0FHR8K
Journal Article
MRSA
Methicillin-resistance
Review
Staphylococcus aureus

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Date Completed 14.02.2024

Date Revised 14.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/14740338.2023.2299377

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366365940