New Data Highlight TYGACIL (tigecycline) In Vitro Activity Against Resistant Gram-Negative and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria

...While much has been reported on the rising rates of Gram-positive organisms, such as methicillin -resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), there is increasing concern throughout the global medical community over resistant Gram-negative organisms...

...TYGACIL is indicated for the treatment of adults with:

Complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) caused by Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible isolates only), Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates), Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus anginosus grp. (includes S. anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. constellatus....

...TYGACIL provides clinicians with a novel, expanded broad-spectrum antibiotic option that can be used at the onset of treatment when the specific bacteria present are not yet known. In addition, TYGACIL does not require dosage adjustment in patients...

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Wrestlers Infected With Staph

...A Southern Arizona high school wrestling team was exposed to a staph infection earlier this month, prompting area schools to get serious about prevention of the dangerous bacteria....

...Staph infections are caused by a Staphylococcus bacteria and may result in lesions and boils. Some strains can be deadly....

...Infection begins on the skin, triggering inflammation, boils or nasty abscesses and if MRSA moves to the bloodstream, it can cause bone infection, toxic shock, pneumonia, organ damage and death...

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