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Fosfomycin in Osteomyelitis.

J E Fernandez-Valencia, T Saban, T Cañedo

    Chemotherapy
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Fosfomycin effectively treated osteomyelitis in 37 patients, achieving a 78% cure rate. This antibiotic showed promise for bone infection management, even in patients not undergoing surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Osteomyelitis is a challenging bone infection requiring effective treatment strategies.
    • Fosfomycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic with potential utility in complex infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of fosfomycin as a sole antibiotic treatment for osteomyelitis.
    • To assess treatment outcomes in patients with osteomyelitis, including those who underwent surgery and those who did not.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 37 osteomyelitis patients received fosfomycin treatment.
    • Treatment involved parenteral and/or oral administration of fosfomycin at 4-8 g/day for approximately 3 weeks.
    • Patients were categorized based on surgical intervention (sequestrectomy/fistulectomy) or conservative management.

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    Main Results:

    • A definitive cure rate of 78% (29 out of 37 patients) was achieved.
    • The study observed a 22% failure or relapse rate (8 out of 37 patients).
    • Outcomes were assessed after one or two treatment courses.

    Conclusions:

    • Fosfomycin demonstrates significant efficacy as an antibiotic treatment for osteomyelitis.
    • The antibiotic is effective in both surgically treated and non-surgically managed osteomyelitis patients.
    • Fosfomycin offers a viable therapeutic option for managing bone infections.