Clinical use of linezolid in periprosthetic joint infections – a systematic review

<p><strong>Introduction</strong>: The most common causative organism in periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) is Gram-positive bacteria that are increasingly drug resistant. In these cases the use of linezolid may be warranted. However, there are conflicting reports regarding its...

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Main Authors: C. Theil, T. Schmidt-Braekling, G. Gosheger, J. Schwarze, R. Dieckmann, K. N. Schneider, B. Möllenbeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Online Access:https://jbji.copernicus.org/articles/6/7/2020/jbji-6-7-2020.pdf