Treatment of Complicated Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

Dalbavancin, a long-acting IV lipoglycopeptide, may be an option for the treatment of complicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia without requiring long-term IV access. Author Thomas L. Holland, MD, MSc, from Duke University School of Medicine discusses key points of the DOTS randomized clinical trial and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ. Related Content: Dalbavancin for Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia Management of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia