Avigdor Nosrati, Peter Y Ch'en, McCall E Torpey, Neda Shokrian, Gretchen Ball, Gabrielle Benesh, Tyler M Andriano, Tian Ran Zhu, Haley D Heibel, H Dean Hosgood, Kristina L Campton, Steven R Cohen
IMPORTANCE: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating follicular skin disorder in which bacterial colonization is typical. Oral antibiotic efficacy can be unreliable; however, selective intravenous antibiotics, specifically ertapenem, may provide favorable clinical outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To explore optimal course duration, efficacy, and patient satisfaction associated with intravenous ertapenem for HS. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This retrospective review of the medical records of 98 patients with HS between 2018 and 2022 measured and evaluated patient outcomes before and after treatment with intravenous ertapenem...
March 1, 2024: JAMA Dermatology