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In vitro Ceftaroline Activity against Major Bacterial Pathogens n Russia: Results of Multicenter Study

Background. Ceftaroline is a new broad-spectrum cephalosporin with in vitro activity against Gram-positive pathogens, including MRSA, and common Gram-negative pathogens. It is approved for the treatment of acute complicated bacterial skin and skin-structure infections (SSSIs) and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. Objective. To determine in vitro activity of ceftaroline and other clinically available antimicrobials against major bacterial pathogens from different regions of Russian Federation. Materials and Methods. A total of 2778 consecutive, non-duplicate isolates were collected during multicentre microbiological in vitro study from 36 geographically distinct cities of Russia during 2008–2012.