Evaluation of the Use of Cefoxitin in Combination in Continuous Parenteral Administration in the Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections

Evaluation of the Use of Cefoxitin in Combination in Continuous Parenteral Administration in the Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections

Cephamycin related to 2nd generation cephalosporins, the use of cefoxitin has long been limited to antibiotic prophylaxis. Because of its spectrum (sensitive staphylococci, enterobacteria including ESBL, streptococci, anaerobes), its stability and its low cost, it could be useful in curative bone and joint infections, especially in case of infection polymicrobial disease in patients for whom antibiotic alternative per os is limited.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients havind had a bon and joint infeciton treated with cefoxitin in combination in continuous parenteral administration

Exclusion Criteria:

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