Efficacy and Durability of Intravenous Ertapenem Therapy for Recalcitrant Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating follicular skin disorder in which bacterial colonization is typical. Oral antibiotic efficacy can be unreliable; however, selective intravenous antibiotics, specifically ertapenem, may provide favorable clinical outcomes.

Objective

To explore optimal course duration, efficacy, and patient satisfaction associated with intravenous ertapenem for HS.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective review of the medical records of 98 patients with HS between 2018 and 2022 measured and evaluated patient outcomes before and after treatment with intravenous ertapenem. Participants were followed up in a telephone survey assessing patient perspectives and satisfaction. All of those included in this study received m

SUBMITTER: Nosrati A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10867774 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature