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SUBMITTER: Scheper H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8271145 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Scheper H H Gerritsen L M LM Pijls B G BG Van Asten S A SA Visser L G LG De Boer M G J MGJ
Open forum infectious diseases 20210701 7
The treatment of staphylococcal prosthetic joint infection (PJI) with debridement, antibiotics, and retention of the implant (DAIR) often results in failure. An important evidence gap concerns the treatment with rifampicin for PJI. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the outcome of staphylococcal hip and/or knee PJI after DAIR, focused on the role of rifampicin. Studies published until September 2, 2020 were included. Success rates were stratified for type of joint and ...[more]