The efficacy of dalbavancin and impact on hospitalization and treatment costs in patients with ABSSSI

Authors

  • Sergio Carbonara Unità Operativa Complessa di Malattie Infettive, Ospedale Vittorio Emanuele II, Bisceglie - Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6757-2458

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33393/grhta.2024.3045

Keywords:

ABSSSI, Dalbavancin, Dehospitalization, Infection management, healthcare costs

Abstract

Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs) represent a common and costly healthcare burden, accounting for millions of annual infections and billions of dollars in healthcare expenditures. Dalbavancin is a long-acting glycopeptide antibiotic that has demonstrated efficacy and safety in the treatment of ABSSSIs. This review article will examine the efficacy of dalbavancin and focus on its impact on the hospital length of stay and costs associated with management of these infections.

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Published

2024-07-29

How to Cite

Carbonara, S. (2024). The efficacy of dalbavancin and impact on hospitalization and treatment costs in patients with ABSSSI. Global and Regional Health Technology Assessment, 11(Suppl. 2), 13–17. https://doi.org/10.33393/grhta.2024.3045
Received 2024-02-12
Accepted 2024-04-29
Published 2024-07-29

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