A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Ertapenem Versus Ceftriaxone/Metronidazole in the Treatment of Intra-abdominal Infections in Adults (0826-802)

A Prospective, Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized, Comparative Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Ertapenem Versus Ceftriaxone/Metronidazole in the Treatment of Intra-Abdominal Infections in Adults

A multicenter study to evaluate the effectiveness of ertapenem compared to ceftriaxone/metronidazole in treating certain abdominal infections that require surgery in adult patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female patients age 18 or older
• Patient has a diagnosis of intra-abdominal infection requiring surgery as evidenced by fever, elevated while blood cell count and abdominal pain

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient has another infection, other than abdominal
• Female patient is pregnant or planning to become pregnant