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Rapid bactericidal in vitro activity against resistant Gram-positive pathogens, including MRSA in cSSTI and penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae in CAPˠ1–4
Clinical efficacy has been demonstrated against the following pathogens:†1
Gram-negative |
Gram-positive |
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Klebsiella pneumoniae |
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA only) |
Haemophilius influenzae |
Streptococcus pneumoniaeˠ |
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Haemophilius parainfluenzae |
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Escherichia coli |
Gram-negative |
Gram-positive |
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Escherichia coli |
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA & MSSA) |
Klebsiella pneumoniae |
Streptococcus pyogenes |
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Klebsiella oxytoca |
Streptococcus agalactiae |
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Morganella morganii |
Streptococcus anginosus group |
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Streptococcus dysgalactiae |
S.aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains, is a major cause of cSSTI in children and adults5,6
S. pneumoniae is the most common pathogen associated with CAP in childhood.ˠ7-10 S.aureus has also emerged as a key causative pathogen.7-9
Infections caused by these pathogens are associated with increased rates of hospitalisation, complications (e.g. empyema) and mortality5,6,8,11-13
Investigate the outcomes of the Zinforo Phase III clinical trials in adult patients with CAP and cSSTI
Prescribing Information
Zinforo® (ceftaroline fosamil)
Great Britain
Zinforo 600 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Northern Ireland
Zinforo 600 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
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