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ArticleLe infezioni in medicina2024

Dalbavancin for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) in pediatric patients: a case series.

Valeria Garbo, Anna Condemi, Chiara Albano, Valentina Frasca Polara, Roberta Parrino, Alessandra Macaluso, Laura Venuti, Claudia Colomba

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Valeria GarboDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Anna CondemiDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Chiara AlbanoDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Valentina Frasca PolaraDivision of Paediatric Infectious Disease, "G. Di Cristina" Hospital, ARNAS Civico Di Cristina Benfratelli, Palermo, Italy.
Roberta ParrinoDivision of Paediatric Infectious Disease, "G. Di Cristina" Hospital, ARNAS Civico Di Cristina Benfratelli, Palermo, Italy.
Alessandra MacalusoDivision of Paediatric Infectious Disease, "G. Di Cristina" Hospital, ARNAS Civico Di Cristina Benfratelli, Palermo, Italy.
Laura VenutiDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Claudia ColombaDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.

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Abstract

Acute bacterial skin and skin-structure infections (ABSSSI) are a significant cause of morbidity in pediatric patients, requiring timely and effective treatment. Dalbavancin, a long-acting lipoglycopeptide antibiotic recently approved for pediatric use, offers advantages such as excellent bactericidal activity against Gram-positive bacteria (including multidrug-resistant pathogens) and high tissue penetration. We present a case series of pediatric patients with ABSSSI treated with dalbavancin. Five cases were described demonstrating the efficacy of dalbavancin in different clinical scenarios. Patients with complex skin conditions, including cellulitis and deep abscesses, benefited from dalbavancin therapy, achieving significant clinical improvement. Notably, dalbavancin facilitated early discharge, improving quality of life and reducing healthcare costs. These cases highlight the potential of dalbavancin as a valuable treatment option for ABSSSI in pediatric patients, particularly in settings where conventional therapies fail to achieve optimal clinical outcomes or prolonged hospitalization is not feasible. Further research is needed to clarify its role and optimize its use in pediatric patients with ABSSSI.

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acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs)cellulitisDalbavancinpediatric patientsskin abscesses

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PMID38827834
PMCPMC11142406

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