Abstract:BackgroundTransition from intravenous (IV) to oral (PO) antibiotics is common practice in patients with Gram-positive bloodstream infections (GP-BSI); however, clinical data evaluating IV to PO switch options are lacking. The objective of this study was to examine effectiveness of PO antibiotics for definitive treatment GP-BSI, with a focus on bioavailability (BA).MethodsThis was a single-center, retrospective cohort study of adult inpatients admitted to an 874-bed academic medical center in Charlotte, NC betw… Show more
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