Which antibiotic works best for staph blood infections? new study has answers

NCT ID NCT03248063

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested two antibiotics, cloxacillin and cefazolin, in 315 adults with bloodstream infections caused by a common staph bacteria (MSSA). The goal was to see if cefazolin works as well as cloxacillin, which is the standard treatment but can have side effects and supply issues. Results showed that cefazolin is a safe and effective alternative for treating these serious infections.

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Locations

  • François-Xavier Lescure

    Paris, 75018, France

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